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YN54 KWM

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,872 mi
Last recorded182,872 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 KWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 182,872 miles

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2025 182,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 181,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 180,455 miles

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 179,460 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen washer cap missing

Fail 1 Mar 2022 179,460 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen washer cap missing

Pass 18 Mar 2021 177,045 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Fail 17 Mar 2021 177,043 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO UNDERINFLATED TYRES (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLY DUE TO PRODUCT ON THE LENS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLY DUE TO PRODUCT ON THE LENS (4.1.2 (c))

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Pass 16 Mar 2020 174,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 170,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 168,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 166,890 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 166,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 163,790 miles

Exhaust box/pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 156,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 146,536 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 131,265 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 131,265 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,760 miles

Front brake pads moderately worn

Fail 7 Mar 2012 113,760 miles

Front brake pads moderately worn

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 97,101 miles

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

All tyres heavily worn/near limit/have cuts in advise replacement and tracking check asap

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,101 miles

All tyres heavily worn/near limit/have cuts in advise replacement and tracking check asap

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,959 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on tread and have slight damage to outer walls.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 79,959 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on tread and have slight damage to outer walls.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,166 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 66,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Large amount of handbrake free travel.

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,948 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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YN54 KWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YN54 KWM, 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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YN54 KWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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