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VU04 KPN

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,983 mi
Last recorded145,983 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,983 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 145,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,128 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust very poor and rusty

o/s/r tyre splitting but no cords showing very poor

Fail 5 Nov 2020 137,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust very poor and rusty

o/s/r tyre splitting but no cords showing very poor

Fail 20 Oct 2020 137,016 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusty and weak

Nearside Outer sill rusty

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,071 miles

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

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

rear silencer detecting

Pass 12 Oct 2018 133,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 131,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

bonnet has damadge

rear silencer deterating

Fail 20 Sep 2017 131,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

bonnet has damadge

rear silencer deterating

Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,843 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

rear silencer deterating

Pass 13 Aug 2015 127,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,263 miles

eng.man.light on

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2014 125,200 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 115,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

oil leak from oil filter [corroded]

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,791 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 90,142 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 90,142 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 83,944 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 70,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 70,240 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,953 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,452 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VU04 KPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VU04 KPN, 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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VU04 KPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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