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SM54 AXV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,262 mi
Last recorded120,262 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,782 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 115,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,138 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2011 83,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,070 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,020 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,102 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,102 miles

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

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

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 AXV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM54 AXV?

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What year was SM54 AXV registered?

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

Is SM54 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 AXV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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