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BJ54 BXO

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,462 mi
Last recorded171,462 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 171,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 171,462 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately brakes pipes replace but plastic tie clips used to secure down (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Fuel pipe slightly chafed corrision (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 141,469 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 141,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,426 miles

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

centre fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 129,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,762 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 104,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,869 miles

alternator belt damaged

o/s/r handbrake return spring broken

play developing in front subframe mounting bushes

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,298 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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BJ54 BXO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ54 BXO, 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 BJ54 BXO registered?

BJ54 BXO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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