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DV54 VLN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,427 mi
Last recorded105,427 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 VLN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 105,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 103,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Fail 5 Jun 2020 103,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating more than 30% (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,383 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,715 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,022 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 84,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 78,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear discs rather rusty

N/S front wheel damaged and needs dressing.

N/S/R tyre very badly crazed change NOW! non driven tyre distortion O/S/R

Fail 14 Feb 2015 78,239 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear discs rather rusty

N/S front wheel damaged and needs dressing.

N/S/R tyre very badly crazed change NOW! non driven tyre distortion O/S/R

Pass 11 Jan 2014 71,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,549 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin has corroded and peeled away

Smaller than standard registration plates fitted which meet or exceed all stated requirements

Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,618 miles

BOOT FULL OF BELONGINGS

EXHAUST BACVK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,618 miles

BOOT FULL OF BELONGINGS

EXHAUST BACVK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,997 miles

front discs worn

no plates cut down

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,235 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 26,235 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,953 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 VLN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLN, 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 DV54 VLN registered?

DV54 VLN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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