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DX54 AHJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,138 mi
Last recorded186,138 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 AHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 186,138 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Indicator lense cracked

Offside Front Indicator lense cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2015 186,138 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Indicator lense cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Indicator lense cracked

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 170,032 miles

rear suspension has slight play in bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2013 152,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 128,156 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 108,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 108,303 miles

Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,886 miles

both front tyres wearing off on outer edges

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated and tread depth strating to get down

Fail 12 Nov 2009 90,882 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres wearing off on outer edges

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated and tread depth strating to get down

Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,764 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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DX54 AHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX54 AHJ, 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 DX54 AHJ registered?

DX54 AHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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