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SF53 EFM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,797 mi
Last recorded100,797 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise offside headlight main beam low

advise poor dip pattern at offside headlight

advise rear brake discs scored

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,541 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise front brake imbalance near limit 25%

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,180 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SF53 EFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SF53 EFM, 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 SF53 EFM registered?

SF53 EFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is SF53 EFM safe to buy?

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