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SV53 DWL

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,110 mi
Last recorded129,110 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 DWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 129,110 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR

N/S WIPER BLADE UNDERSIZED

OSR HANDBRAKE CABLE COLLAPSING

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTION POOR

EXHAUST TOUCHING REAR SUBFRAME - ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

N/S WIPER BLADE UNDERSIZED

OSR HANDBRAKE CABLE COLLAPSING

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,018 miles

All seat belt buckles stiff.

All three washer jet performance poor.

Both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 116,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

All seat belt buckles stiff.

All three washer jet performance poor.

Both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspect both main beam bulbs incorrectly fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front anti roll bar links deteriated

exhaust deteriated

play offside rear lower hub component

Fail 19 Sep 2012 106,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front anti roll bar links deteriated

exhaust deteriated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,891 miles

N/S & O/S rear lower hub bushes slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

N/S & O/S rear lower hub bushes slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,911 miles

o/s/r hand brake pivot just operating

o/s/r handbrake pivot return spring missing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,199 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 44,781 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,395 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SV53 DWL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV53 DWL, 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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What year was SV53 DWL registered?

SV53 DWL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is SV53 DWL safe to buy?

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