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SF53 EFU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,480 mi
Last recorded135,480 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both NS and OS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 135,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both NS and OS. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 131,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 129,092 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 129,083 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 127,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 121,268 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 121,242 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,656 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,821 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,496 miles

Front abnormal tyre wear

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)

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,364 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,432 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,178 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,069 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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SF53 EFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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