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YR04 KAK

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,069 mi
Last recorded186,069 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KAK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 186,069 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox heavily corroded & hanger weak, exhaust secure at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2016 186,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox heavily corroded & hanger weak, exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2015 182,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 179,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 172,594 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

front brake discs slightly warped

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

rear of exhaust corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 18 Jan 2012 167,744 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 160,530 miles

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

slight play both rear lower rose joints

Pass 23 Mar 2010 153,404 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 138,801 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 138,569 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,234 miles

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

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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YR04 KAK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR04 KAK, 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 YR04 KAK registered?

YR04 KAK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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