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SM54 AXK

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,744 mi
Last recorded169,744 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 169,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted handbrake cable mount (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted handbrake cable mount (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe bushes worn causing knocking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 167,595 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 167,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material broken away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 165,768 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin starting to detach

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 161,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 159,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear hub lower bush has slight play

Rear brake discs have greatly reduced braking area due to corrosion

Rear silencer our skin coming away

Fail 8 Nov 2017 159,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear hub lower bush has slight play

Rear brake discs have greatly reduced braking area due to corrosion

Rear silencer our skin coming away

Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,446 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush de-bonding

Rear silencer outer skin starting to detach

slight play in both rear hub lower bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2016 156,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

EML lamp illuminated

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush de-bonding

Rear silencer outer skin starting to detach

slight play in both rear hub lower bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,039 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,039 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 130,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 130,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 113,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 113,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2012 97,410 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,317 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 82,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,281 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,720 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 AXK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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