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SJ54 BDO

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,872 mi
Last recorded114,872 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 BDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,872 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 114,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose bolt cross threaded (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font 3 d (6.3.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,570 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,787 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/r brake disc surface worn.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 84,049 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,447 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,718 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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SJ54 BDO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ54 BDO, 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 SJ54 BDO registered?

SJ54 BDO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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