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VK54 EXU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,691 mi
Last recorded195,691 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 EXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 195,691 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 191,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 181,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside corrode at rear (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame bushes wearing at rear of sub-frame on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 181,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside corrode at rear (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame bushes wearing at rear of sub-frame on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 164,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded at rear around by fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 146,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 129,785 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,942 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge, Offside rear tyre 3mm.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 96,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge, Offside rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,402 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 84,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,277 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,742 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 EXU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

VK54 EXU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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