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EY53 DVK

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

167,106 mi
Last recorded167,106 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 DVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 167,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 143,016 miles

headlamps

Pass 21 Jan 2014 130,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear upper arm bushes have slight movement

Fail 11 Feb 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013
Pass 6 Feb 2012 104,293 miles

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 57,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,048 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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EY53 DVK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EY53 DVK, 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 EY53 DVK registered?

EY53 DVK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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