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VK54 HYF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,703 mi
Last recorded143,703 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 HYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 143,703 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clunk from front ,engine mounting?

Fail 17 Jul 2015 143,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clunk from front ,engine mounting?

engine under tray loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,046 miles

slight play front sub/frame bushes

Fail 22 Jan 2014 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

slight play rear arm pin/bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,753 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,967 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 18 Oct 2010 67,589 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 67,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,075 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 HYF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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