2004 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · RE04 KCX
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 150,432 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE04 KCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 150,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE04 KCX 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 (RE04 KCX) between March 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RE04 KCX Mileage History
- 06/03/2024149,639 mi
- 01/05/2024149,650 mi+11 mi
- 22/05/2025150,398 mi+748 mi
- 17/07/2025150,432 mi+34 mi
- 30/07/2025150,432 mi
Average of roughly 567 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: Poor
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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
Worn rear bushes lead to poor tracking and high tyre wear.
- Turbocharger FailureSerious
All 9-5 engines use a turbocharger, and lack of maintenance or oil sludge can cause premature turbo bearing failure. A blown turbo can send oil into the intake or exhaust, causing smoke and potential engine damage.
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