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FY54 VCE

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,896 mi
Last recorded92,896 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 92,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank support corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded and deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,943 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread

under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,165 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,165 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,167 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Mar 2019 52,167 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,299 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,865 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 34,865 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 27,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 27,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,936 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 24,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,209 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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FY54 VCE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY54 VCE, 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 VCE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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