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DK04 KFV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 KFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 133,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 133,123 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 131,229 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 131,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 129,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust rear mounting insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2017 128,096 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

one exhaust mount missing on rear

Pass 24 Sep 2015 125,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 122,027 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,513 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 109,637 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,181 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,825 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 84,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,213 miles

front brake pads becoming low , both front tyres starting to becoming low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DK04 KFV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK04 KFV, 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 DK04 KFV registered?

DK04 KFV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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