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YR04 KFA

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,083 mi
Last recorded125,083 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,083 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 121,820 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,677 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 113,044 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,156 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,209 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,745 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 KFA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

YR04 KFA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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