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DX54 MKZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,076 mi
Last recorded138,076 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 MKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 138,076 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 138,076 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear and one midway up car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced unable to set image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just see beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 125,985 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper hub bush has slight play

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,920 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,122 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 MKZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DX54 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

DX54 MKZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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