MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle general corrosion
Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle general corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
both front and rear subframes heavily undersealed
exhaust parts corroded
offside front mirror discoloured
suspension parts corroded
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
both front and rear subframes heavily undersealed
exhaust parts corroded
offside front mirror discoloured
suspension parts corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust parts corroded
fuel filter heavily corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust parts corroded
fuel filter heavily corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres measure 2.5mm in centre of tread
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FY54 VCC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FY54 VCC, 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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FY54 VCC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2004.
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