2004 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · RE04 KCG
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 140,891 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE04 KCG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2025
- 140,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE04 KCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-5 (RE04 KCG) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
RE04 KCG Mileage History
- 13/07/2022138,203 mi
- 08/02/2024140,527 mi+2,324 mi
- 29/09/2025140,891 mi+364 mi
Average of roughly 836 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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