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VK54 JEJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

197,217 mi
Last recorded197,217 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 JEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 197,217 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine/emissions malfunction indicator lamp on ; pre 1-7-2008 vehicle

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms, all pin/bush assemblies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Jul 2019 197,210 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both lamps, harlequin bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine/emissions malfunction indicator lamp on ; pre 1-7-2008 vehicle

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms, all pin/bush assemblies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2018 186,362 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 186,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 175,930 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 175,826 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 165,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake has slight excess travel.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 150,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake has slight excess travel.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 150,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake has slight excess travel.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 129,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield damaged, nearside front tyre worn outer 1/4, both rear tyres worn eneven on inner 1/4, offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 19 Jul 2013 129,615 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield damaged, nearside front tyre worn outer 1/4, both rear tyres worn eneven on inner 1/4, offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,774 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 118,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

main beam warning light not working

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,963 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 94,277 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,152 miles

offside mirrior cracked

play offside front rollbar link

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,933 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VK54 JEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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