MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear excel corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE
Oil leak ()
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
bad engine oil leak
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe runs front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe runs front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber missing (7.1.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
bad engine oil leak
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre stepped
offside rear tyre bald on inside shoulder
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre stepped
offside rear tyre bald on inside shoulder
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield broken
front gearbox mount slightly worn
rear exhaust box rusty
slight blow on front exhaust flexi pipe
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust heat shield broken
front gearbox mount slightly worn
rear exhaust box rusty
slight blow on front exhaust flexi pipe
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rear box starting to rust
plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear seats not in use so no rear seat belts inspected
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner
rear section of exhaust (back box) has a rubber mounting missing
wipers starting to split at ends
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FA54 VDV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FA54 VDV, 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 VDV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2004.
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