MOT Status
ValidMileage
177,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings slight in and out movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))
centre exhaust box delaminating
advise centre exhaust box delaminating
engine oil leak
Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked
Oil leak rear of engine ()
n/s/front fog lamp lens cracked
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)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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