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SM54 AVW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear view mirrors slightly dark

center heat shield loose

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear view mirrors slightly dark

center heat shield loose

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,715 miles

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

Front under tray loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

all exhaust parts corroded

fuel pipe damp at rear

Fail 27 Apr 2018 98,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front under tray loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

all exhaust parts corroded

fuel pipe damp at rear

Pass 3 May 2017 83,461 miles

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

boot floor slightly corroded.

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

all exhaust parts corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all exhaust parts corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 74,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,058 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,058 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,161 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 62,161 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,666 miles

exhaust heatsheild insecure

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,812 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,741 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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SM54 AVW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM54 AVW, 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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SM54 AVW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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