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AK54 SGV

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,785 mi
Last recorded121,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 121,785 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 121,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,731 miles

E M L light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level on minimum

park brake effort low 18%

Fail 6 Nov 2017 110,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

E M L light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level on minimum

park brake effort low 18%

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m.s no

Fail 4 Nov 2016 101,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m.s no

Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,426 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,426 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 85,641 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,554 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,654 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,872 miles

front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,180 miles

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

front tyres cut on sidewall

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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AK54 SGV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK54 SGV, 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 AK54 SGV registered?

AK54 SGV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is AK54 SGV safe to buy?

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