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AO54 DKD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,791 mi
Last recorded124,791 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 124,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 124,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,885 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,282 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r park brake spring broken

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,701 miles

High level stop lamp not completely lit

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,691 miles

Both screen blades split at tips of blades

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside handbrake cable return spring missing

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 63,691 miles

Both screen blades split at tips of blades

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside handbrake cable return spring missing

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,629 miles

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

High leavel stop lamp incompleat

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,966 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,533 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 DKD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AO54 DKD, 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 DKD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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