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RV04 KPL

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,261 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 106,261 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,378 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 95,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,443 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2019 89,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 86,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 83,056 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 83,056 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 78,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 72,524 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 72,522 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,753 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,879 miles

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

front brake discs both worn thin

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and has nail in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,569 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,112 miles

front tyres outer edge warn but it's step tread tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2010 62,698 miles

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

front tyres outer edge warn but it's step tread tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 27,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,887 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 KPL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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