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AO54 DJK

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,094 mi
Last recorded89,094 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 88,648 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,011 miles

Heavy rusting to front and rear hub and suspension components and sub frames

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 86,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Heavy rusting to front and rear hub and suspension components and sub frames

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 80,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 79,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,118 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 79,107 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,760 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2009 56,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,448 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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AO54 DJK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO54 DJK, 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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AO54 DJK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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