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VK54 EXG

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 EXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,636 miles

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,366 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,786 miles

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

n/s/f tyre only just legal wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre rippling on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,782 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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VK54 EXG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK54 EXG, 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 VK54 EXG registered?

VK54 EXG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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