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SF54 XPN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,671 mi
Last recorded172,671 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 172,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened on spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic lower outer sill covers fitted & sill corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 159,541 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 159,495 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame has general corrosion

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 158,109 miles

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

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 155,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box deteriorating

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2016 155,224 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box deteriorating

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 149,174 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box deterioting

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 145,363 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box deterioting

middle heat shield loose

o/s/r/ tyre inner edge stepped

Fail 12 Dec 2014 145,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box deterioting

middle heat shield loose

o/s/r/ tyre inner edge stepped

Pass 17 Dec 2013 139,602 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 139,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 133,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box deterioting

Pass 3 Dec 2012 133,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box deterioting

Pass 12 Dec 2011 120,679 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to steering rack pipe

small cut to outer wall off side rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 112,198 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 104,651 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 104,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 97,768 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 80,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SF54 XPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SF54 XPN, 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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SF54 XPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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