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CP54 BFJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,117 mi
Last recorded186,117 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 BFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 186,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Fail 23 Mar 2020 186,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 15 May 2019 177,447 miles

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Fail 14 May 2019 177,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deformed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 3 Jul 2018 167,558 miles

engine bay restricted view

Fail 3 Jul 2018 167,558 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine bay restricted view

Pass 30 Aug 2017 156,281 miles

Offside Front advise cv gaiter

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

check engine light on

check engine mounts

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Fail 30 Aug 2017 156,281 miles

check engine mounts

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

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

Offside Front advise cv gaiter

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 8 Sep 2016 142,824 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 142,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 132,416 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MOUNTINGS

ENGINE COVERS

ENGINE UNDER TRAY

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 132,416 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MOUNTINGS

ENGINE COVERS

ENGINE UNDER TRAY

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 124,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp aim just passable advise new headlamp

offside headlamp aim just passable advise new headlamp

Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,883 miles

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

engine light on

engine mount

p0106

p2227

Fail 5 Nov 2012 108,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,760 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 99,760 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 89,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 725,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,459 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,597 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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CP54 BFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP54 BFJ, 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 CP54 BFJ registered?

CP54 BFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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