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SM54 AWJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

109,871 mi
Last recorded109,871 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,871 miles

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

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))

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

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

rear suspension heavily corroded

under floor heavily corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 109,871 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

rear suspension heavily corroded

under floor heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,911 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 106,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 106,910 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam deep (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middel (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 102,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Fail 23 Apr 2018 102,675 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,280 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,575 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 94,575 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,820 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 65,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,946 miles

exhaust corroded / front brake hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased -suspect ns front to rear badly corroded

parking brake imbalance / suspect shock absorbers soft

play nsf roll bar link

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

rear tyres close to limit and perished 2155516v

slight play rear hub bushes

some small chips winscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded / front brake hoses corroded

front brake discs pads worn / rear discs lipped and corroded

parking brake imbalance / suspect shock absorbers soft

play nsf roll bar link

rear tyres close to limit and perished 2155516v

rubbing osf brake spinning wheel

slight play rear hub bushes

some small chips winscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,079 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded in clip

play nsr hub bushes

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,063 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 45,063 miles

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

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

dents scratches / slight play nsr lower rose bush / both rear trailing arm bushes seperating / brake discs slight corrosion /

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,923 miles

osf tyre on legal limit 2155516V

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,812 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 29,808 miles

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

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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SM54 AWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SM54 AWJ, 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 AWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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