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518 BVF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

177,764 mi
Last recorded177,764 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration518 BVF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 177,764 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively either side rear outer face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 172,958 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear most water hole increased (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security either side rear by rear subframe mounts [delaminating] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 168,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side rear from back plate to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at clips and around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 161,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 157,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 157,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 151,513 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings slight in and out movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box delaminating

Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,612 miles

advise centre exhaust box delaminating

Pass 14 Nov 2018 135,237 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,673 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,797 miles

n/s/front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2015 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,224 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,673 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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518 BVF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 518 BVF, 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 518 BVF registered?

518 BVF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is 518 BVF safe to buy?

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