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SM54 AVZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,423 mi
Last recorded134,423 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 134,423 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r17 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r17 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre section exhaust system heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 128,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight engine noise

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear floor mounted trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2020 124,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear floor mounted trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust downpipe flexible section deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2019 116,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust downpipe flexible section deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 99,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2017 80,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,639 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 66,639 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 59,201 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 59,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,406 miles

EM warning lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,502 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,814 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,741 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 34,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,727 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 23,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

borderline travel at handbrake lever

Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,153 miles

horn tone low advise replacement

screw in nearside front tyre

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 AVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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