MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath car within clips ()
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 1.6mm , wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around side of fuel tank to rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
engine management light on
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath car within clips ()
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 1.6mm , wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around side of fuel tank to rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
engine management light on
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just left of steering wheel (8.3.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded under car within clips ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on bend before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
engine management light on
rear silencer outer skin corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just left of steering wheel (8.3.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded under car within clips ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on bend before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
rear silencer outer skin corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Just left of steering wheel (8.3.1a)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Inner sidewall cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3mm also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Just left of steering wheel (8.3.1a)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Inner sidewall cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3mm also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f flasher lamp lens missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
o/s/f flasher lamp lens missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust cover loose
front pads low
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/rear door strip missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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EF54 GPU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EF54 GPU, 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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EF54 GPU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 December 2004.
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