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EO54 DBZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,307 mi
Last recorded155,307 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 DBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 155,307 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 155,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens disfigured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens disfigured (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 147,135 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 147,135 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 137,183 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 137,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens disfigured (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 128,846 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 120,273 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

n/s/r o/s/r suspension bushes have slight play

o/s/f stabilizer link has slight play

Fail 4 May 2016 120,262 miles

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)

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

n/s/r o/s/r suspension bushes have slight play

o/s/f stabilizer link has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,747 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 111,703 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 89,181 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 89,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,016 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,778 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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EO54 DBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO54 DBZ, 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 EO54 DBZ registered?

EO54 DBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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