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FY54 VCJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,344 mi
Last recorded101,344 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2022 101,344 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure inner rear corner (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

load area laden with customer affects hampering inspection /all visible associated panelling checked from underside

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box is corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,323 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 96,295 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front both headlamp /beam image faint

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box showing deterioration (outer skin

load area laden with customer affects hampering inspection ,associated panneling checked from underside

rear load door unable to hold open

Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hatch unable to hold in open position

vehicle presented with laden boot/load space hampering inspection/boot floor,assosiated paneling inspected from underside

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hatch unable to hold in open position

vehicle presented with laden boot/load space hampering inspection/boot floor,assosiated paneling inspected from underside

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,747 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,862 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,859 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,208 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 63,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 54,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,833 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR TESTED AS PRSENTED WHAT I CAN SEE LOOKS OK

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,127 miles

Metal brake pipes have been wax protected not allowing complete inspection.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear inner brake pads not visible. Outer pads ok.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,916 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,596 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,552 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VCJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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