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RV04 KPK

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,866 mi
Last recorded107,866 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 KPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,866 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,741 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,094 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,920 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,131 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf. osf. osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,174 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2016 84,174 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,271 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,152 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 78,152 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ac compressor leaking

oil leak gear box selector seal

rear exhuast box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,011 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight fraying osf seat belt webbing.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,910 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 KPK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KPK, 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 KPK registered?

RV04 KPK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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