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VE54 EBZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,194 mi
Last recorded192,194 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 EBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 192,194 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 187,123 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 181,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 181,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 173,402 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 169,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 167,565 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 160,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield adrift under floor

oil leak rear of gearbox

Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,929 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 130,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 117,804 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 117,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 109,245 miles

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

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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VE54 EBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE54 EBZ, 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 VE54 EBZ registered?

VE54 EBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is VE54 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 EBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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