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KY54 PLU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,124 mi
Last recorded112,124 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 PLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 108,040 miles

Advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,124 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 107,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,162 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 106,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,895 miles

Both headlamp images are becoming indistinct due to fogging lenses

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear section of exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,127 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,987 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced u v damage to lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced u v damage to lens (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,532 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 77,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,584 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,699 miles

EML light on

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s wiper blade splitting

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,267 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,388 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,060 miles

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
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KY54 PLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLU, 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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What year was KY54 PLU registered?

KY54 PLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is KY54 PLU safe to buy?

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