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RV04 KNC

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 KNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 120,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 117,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 109,681 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear handbrake travel adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 Apr 2021 102,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake spring broken

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 89,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,204 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,295 miles

front brake discs are very worn

front subframe mounts are very worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,295 miles

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

front brake discs are very worn

front subframe mounts are very worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,918 miles

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

front tyres are worn to the legal limit and wear is uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,918 miles

front tyres are worn to the legal limit and wear is uneven

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,801 miles

front brake discs are very worn

front tyres are very worn

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,923 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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RV04 KNC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RV04 KNC, 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 RV04 KNC registered?

RV04 KNC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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