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KY54 PLO

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,586 mi
Last recorded139,586 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 PLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 139,586 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 139,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed pipe to flex . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake sticky . (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both n/w (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

exaust hitting rear subframe

power steering pipe or oil cooler pipes leaking behind front covers

Fail 10 Nov 2016 131,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

possible power steering pipe or gearbox cooler pipe leaking behind front covers

Pass 13 Nov 2015 122,519 miles

f/r b/hoses rusty/OIL LEAKS/p/s pipes rotten/rear pads well down

front/rear dfiscs worn/exhaust ROTTEN various slight leaks/tank strap rusty/f/r susp rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2015 122,519 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sub frame REAR bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 zr17 94w landsail (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

f/r b/hoses rusty/OIL LEAKS/p/s pipes rotten/rear pads well down

front/rear dfiscs worn/exhaust ROTTEN various slight leaks/tank strap rusty/f/r susp rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 111,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exaust system corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 102,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc getting worn

rear exhaust asy badly corroded

service reminder on at dash

Fail 20 Nov 2012 92,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc getting worn

rear exhaust asy badly corroded

service reminder on at dash

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 79,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake imbalance near limit 24%

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake imbalance near limit 24%

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,527 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit 24%

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,529 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KY54 PLO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY54 PLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY54 PLO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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