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YR04 KFU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,334 mi
Last recorded141,334 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,334 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 141,334 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose insecure beside fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

eml light on

intercooler hose not connected to intercooler

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,231 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light indicates a fault

windscreen cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2019 135,231 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light indicates a fault

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2018 132,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 131,298 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded and coated in grease

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2015 125,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside front brake dust sheilds corroded parts missing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 121,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front abs driveshaft ring slightly split

o/s front brake back plate slightly corroded

plastic covers over outer door sills unable to inspect properly

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front brake back plate slightly corroded

plastic covers over outer door sills unable to inspect properly

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,217 miles

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,794 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,311 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 45,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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 KFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

YR04 KFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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