MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
crack in near side of screen not in swept area
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
crack in near side of screen not in swept area
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sill covers fitted
Windscreen cracked outside the swept view
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sill covers fitted
Windscreen cracked outside the swept view
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Crack in windscreen outside the swept view
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Crack in windscreen outside the swept view
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate delaminating
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate delaminating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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RV04 KNU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2004.
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