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VF54 DVV

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

212,098 mi
Last recorded212,098 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 DVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 212,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2018 203,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 196,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 187,415 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 181,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 169,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 158,388 miles

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

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 29 Jan 2013 144,640 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 130,009 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 101,172 miles

Advise small chips in windscreen.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 101,028 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Advise small chips in windscreen.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,203 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,947 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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VF54 DVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VF54 DVV, 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 VF54 DVV registered?

VF54 DVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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