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A18 DHM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,433 mi
Last recorded178,433 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DHM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 178,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 178,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 166,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 152,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 134,112 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 118,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 64,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,948 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
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A18 DHM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A18 DHM, 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 A18 DHM registered?

A18 DHM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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The MOT history for A18 DHM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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