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RV04 KNN

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,890 mi
Last recorded191,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 KNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 191,890 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.2MM SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 191,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

HEADLIGHT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.2MM SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WORN AND NOT SECURE

Pass 26 Jan 2018 181,760 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST RUSTED

HEADLAMP LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 181,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing LOCKING TYPE (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective VERY SLOW TO OPERATE (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST RUSTED

HEADLAMP LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 169,153 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

HEADLIGHT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW ON EDGE AND OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear EXHAUST RUSTED

Fail 20 Jan 2017 169,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

HEADLIGHT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW ON EDGE AND OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear EXHAUST RUSTED

Pass 23 Feb 2016 157,897 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

HEADLAMP HEIGHT ADJUSTER WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

TRACKING

UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

Fail 9 Feb 2016 157,897 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed LOW ON EDGE ..225/45/17/91Y BUDGET (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST RUSTED

Front HEADLAMP HEIGHT ADJUSTER SENSOR DAMAGED

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

HEADLAMP HEIGHT ADJUSTER WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

TRACKING

UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,896 miles

Headlamp level warning light on

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 24 Feb 2015 148,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine warning light on

Headlamp level warning light on

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,833 miles

Engine warning light on

Exhaust rusted

Headlamp height warning light on dash

Nearside rear tyre 2.7mm out of shape

Fail 28 Feb 2014 138,833 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine warning light on

Exhaust rusted

Headlamp height warning light on dash

Nearside rear tyre 2.7mm out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2013 129,244 miles

Exhaust rusted

Headlight height warning light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2012 120,131 miles

Engine warning light on

Exhaust rusted

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking .2.6mm offside front tyre 3.00mm ,,,2254517w conti

Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,745 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,223 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,223 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 KNN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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