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YW04 KFL

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,209 mi
Last recorded109,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 KFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses.... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor image on both headlamps........

Pass 6 Jul 2024 109,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 108,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all at rear........ (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front........ (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear........ (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 108,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all at rear........ (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front........ (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear........ (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 108,714 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear........ (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 108,539 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front....... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 108,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front....... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,361 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 107,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,073 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,916 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,660 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,710 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,199 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,465 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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YW04 KFL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YW04 KFL, 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 YW04 KFL registered?

YW04 KFL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is YW04 KFL safe to buy?

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