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FA54 UUV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,635 mi
Last recorded171,635 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 UUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 171,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 161,600 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated on middle silencer

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose above middle section of exhaust

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2021 161,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated on middle silencer

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose above middle section of exhaust

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 153,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 154,155 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 139,646 miles

50% of light sources on front position lamps flicker

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,527 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 122,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 117,757 miles

slight smear front wipers

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,977 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,599 miles

WIPERS WORN .

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,334 miles

EML LIGHT IS ON INTERMITENT .

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,524 miles

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

fornt brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,879 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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FA54 UUV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FA54 UUV, 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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FA54 UUV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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