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JA54 ESS

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,829 mi
Last recorded225,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 ESS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 225,829 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 225,829 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 219,016 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 219,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 208,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 196,835 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 186,674 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 186,663 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 173,471 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 173,471 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 158,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 158,354 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 131,711 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 131,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 100,050 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 99,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,208 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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JA54 ESS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JA54 ESS, 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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What year was JA54 ESS registered?

JA54 ESS is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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