2004 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · MV53 KZM
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 87,189 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV53 KZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 87,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV53 KZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-5 (MV53 KZM) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Aim not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
MV53 KZM Mileage History
- 05/06/202483,871 mi
- 29/05/202585,787 mi+1,916 mi
- 04/06/202585,817 mi+30 mi
- 18/05/202687,189 mi+1,372 mi
- 18/05/202687,189 mi
Average of roughly 1,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Identical issue to the 9-3 OG; the 9-5 is actually more prone to this due to higher engine bay temperatures.
- Rear Trailing Arm BushesModerate
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- Turbocharger FailureSerious
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