MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine bay restricted view
engine under tray
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
engine bay restricted view
engine under tray
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
engine bay restricted view
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
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
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
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)
ADVISE ENGINE MOUNTINGS
ENGINE COVERS
ENGINE UNDER TRAY
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
engine mount
p0106
p2227
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CP54 BFJ safe to buy?
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