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EK54 ZBJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,975 mi
Last recorded156,975 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 ZBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,764 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 132,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe leaking near fuel filter infront of rear axel area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,992 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2014 79,926 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,252 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,247 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 58,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 52,634 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 52,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,553 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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EK54 ZBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK54 ZBJ, 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 EK54 ZBJ registered?

EK54 ZBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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