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A16 DRC

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,276 mi
Last recorded142,276 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DRC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 142,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 141,649 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

outer sills covered

Fail 8 Dec 2020 141,649 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Feb 2020 141,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 138,350 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2019 138,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,143 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2017 133,006 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,412 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 119,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,484 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 101,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front seat belt fraying

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,208 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,679 miles

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,952 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,583 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
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A16 DRC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 DRC, 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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A16 DRC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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