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YR04 KCG

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,674 mi
Last recorded129,674 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KCG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,674 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 129,668 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2021 125,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 121,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,243 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,266 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 101,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,935 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 91,196 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 86,980 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,255 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,633 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,301 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 64,300 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,865 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 KCG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCG, 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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YR04 KCG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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