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SF54 XVR

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,688 mi
Last recorded207,688 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 207,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2020 206,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2019 197,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 197,799 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 191,814 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 182,285 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

attention to n/s/r park brake

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2015 171,584 miles

Centre Rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear attention to park brake action

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge on 3/4 band (4.1.E.1)

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

attention to steering column lock

Fail 17 Nov 2015 171,584 miles

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)

Centre Rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear attention to park brake action

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge on 3/4 band (4.1.E.1)

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

attention to steering column lock

Pass 24 Nov 2014 159,630 miles

exhaust tail box deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

attention to o/s/r seat catch

engine man light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 147,224 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 147,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL illuminated

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2012 135,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 127,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,688 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 121,688 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 115,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,350 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,847 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SF54 XVR 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 73.7%.

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 XVR, 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 SF54 XVR registered?

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

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