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SY54 DWE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 DWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 111,359 miles

underside corrosion .b/pipes at rear corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,284 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken off o/s/f wishbone (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underside corrosion .b/pipes at rear corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,000 miles

exhaust rusty

underside corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2017 104,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

b/pipe to o/s/r starting to corrode

exhaust rusty

turbo wastegate pipe split

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,336 miles

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

Offside Rear suspensin levelling sensor not attached

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear suspensin levelling sensor not attached

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,612 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,118 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,412 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 52,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,413 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SY54 DWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY54 DWE, 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 SY54 DWE registered?

SY54 DWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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