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AF54 VMD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,923 mi
Last recorded195,923 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VMD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 195,923 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor area above rear subframe corroded

fuel tank strap broken

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2023 189,038 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 189,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength above rear silencer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 182,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 182,915 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 174,807 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 174,807 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 169,200 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 169,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower arms both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight washers inop

Pass 20 Nov 2019 165,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 165,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 162,988 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 162,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 149,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 149,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER AND REAR EXHAUST OUTER BOX CORRODED (7.1.2)

ENGINE ML and HEADLIGHT ML on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS AND OS (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE REQUIRES INSPECTION DUE TO SLOW RESPONSE AND READING

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,195 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 116,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Engine management light on.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 104,459 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,103 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC`S BECOMING CORRODED

SLIGHT RUN-OUT ON FRONT BRAKE DISC`S

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,749 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play osf link arm

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,488 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 10 Dec 2008 42,665 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,877 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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AF54 VMD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF54 VMD, 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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AF54 VMD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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