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DV54 VLH

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,943 mi
Last recorded148,943 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 VLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 148,943 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,473 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,666 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded osf floor fuel line starting to corroded ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,123 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 139,113 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,877 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 129,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 123,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,417 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 118,417 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,431 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 110,431 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,617 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 92,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre close to wearbars

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,910 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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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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