MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure Osr tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both rear upper suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel hose corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsr lower outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osr outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis by subframe is corroded (on each side) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside of car/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded osf floor fuel line starting to corroded ()
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack tre boot split osf (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear noplate starting to deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded connector ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
both track rods have evidence of heat applied
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded connector ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
both track rods have evidence of heat applied
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre close to wearbars
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV54 VLH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DV54 VLH, 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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DV54 VLH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 December 2004.
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