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VA04 EYC

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,547 mi
Last recorded184,547 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 EYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 184,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 177,164 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 166,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to return

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front sub frame n/s/r bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 166,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to return

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front sub frame n/s/r bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 158,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 151,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 139,868 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 129,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 123,408 miles

tail pipe casing rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2012 123,408 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

tail pipe casing rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2011 118,899 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 115,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 115,243 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 110,029 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,886 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 83,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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VA04 EYC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VA04 EYC, 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 VA04 EYC registered?

VA04 EYC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is VA04 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 EYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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