MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
poor beam image on both head lamps and on lower limits
both outer sill and under wheel arches covered
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front, offside front & offside rear tyres wearing on edges
Oil leak
Additional centre reflector on rear bumper broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside handbrake cable bracket secured with cable ties.
Nearside rear tyre is cracked. Also has a cut in the tread, cords not visable at time of test.
Slight wear/play in steering column
Smell of diesel in engine compartment, no leaks visable due to engine cover.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Winter tyres fitted to front wheels.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA54 VRV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 EA54 VRV, 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 EA54 VRV registered?
EA54 VRV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2004.
Is EA54 VRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA54 VRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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