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YR04 KBZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,420 mi
Last recorded181,420 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 181,420 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 168,616 miles

water leak on radiator

Pass 3 Nov 2016 161,282 miles

Front tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 6 Nov 2015 158,485 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2015 158,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2014 156,893 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 154,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 149,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 142,431 miles

EML LIGHT ON

O/S/REAR PArk effort low

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

BOTH REAR LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN

Fail 27 Sep 2010 122,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 122,367 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,868 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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YR04 KBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

YR04 KBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is YR04 KBZ safe to buy?

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