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YR04 KFT

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,146 mi
Last recorded160,146 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KFT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 160,146 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

both front brake pads wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 142,656 miles

Nearside Rear suspension and anti roll bar bush's have some play

Offside Rear suspension and anti roll bar bush's have some play

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Feb 2016 142,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear suspension and anti roll bar bush's have some play

Offside Rear suspension and anti roll bar bush's have some play

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box coroeded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 119,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box coroeded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 99,661 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,504 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,193 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,192 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,416 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,713 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 KFT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YR04 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

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

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