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VK54 JFJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 JFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,365 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,129 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,176 miles

GEARBOX RUBBER MOUNT PERISHED

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,705 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,470 miles

engine light on

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 83,027 miles

advise both rear tyres perrished.

advise engine warning light on.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 20 May 2014 79,707 miles

advise engine warning light on.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 21 May 2013 76,894 miles

advise engine warning light on

advise exhaust rear box corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise off side door mirror glass deteriorating

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 May 2012 72,675 miles

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise offside door mirror glass faded and damaged.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 20 May 2011 68,885 miles

advise engine warning light on.

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

advise offside front door mirror glass cracked and discoloured.

advise stone chip in front screen.

Pass 18 May 2010 64,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 47,793 miles

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
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VK54 JFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

VK54 JFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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