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SV54 BNZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,817 mi
Last recorded122,817 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 BNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 122,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,628 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 113,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 98,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 98,793 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 83,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,286 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,077 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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SV54 BNZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV54 BNZ, 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

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What year was SV54 BNZ registered?

SV54 BNZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SV54 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 BNZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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