MOT Status
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120,663 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all suspension components corroded
exhaust blow front flexi and rear box box also corroded and slitting on top of box
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
advise all steering and suspension components corroded
advise brake fluid below max mark
advise exhaust system corroded
advise front wipers worn
advise n/s/f tyre damage to sidewall
advise slight exhaust blow
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s mirror glass deteriorating
rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s mirror glass deteriorating
rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded
sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust box corroded
sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills
rear exhaust is corroded
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. latch in seat is faulty - have secured in the upright position but has movement on the latch mechanism (6.2.6 (a) (i))
rear exhaust is corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
rear tyres worn on inside edges
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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 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)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres low on tread
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust corroded
Front brake discs slightly worn
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front brake discs worn
Handbrake mechanism tight
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake discs worn
Handbrake mechanism tight
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NS handbrake cable slightly stiff
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY54 VFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 HY54 VFM, 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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HY54 VFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2004.
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