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BJ54 BXP

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,582 mi
Last recorded125,582 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 125,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 122,274 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside

Offside Front Tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, both pipes slightly where they clip to the body, have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear box outer skins corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chips in the screen. (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 118,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, both pipes slightly where they clip to the body, have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear box outer skins corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chips in the screen. (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,548 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 83,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,615 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 76,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,046 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,619 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,126 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 BXP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 BJ54 BXP, 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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BJ54 BXP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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