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SV54 BNN

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,187 mi
Last recorded75,187 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 BNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,187 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Fail 18 Feb 2020 70,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges of faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,135 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,438 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,740 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,673 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on shoulders

o/s/r handbrake return spring missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,402 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,873 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,642 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit

Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,898 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit 24%

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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SV54 BNN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV54 BNN, 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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SV54 BNN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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