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VK54 NXA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,363 mi
Last recorded180,363 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 NXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 180,363 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both faded/no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Large hole. VERY DANGEROUS!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe/box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp level warning lamp on display

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 171,626 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED INNER SIDE WALLS

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

HEAD LAMP SELF LEAVLING DEVICE BROKE O/S/R

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 171,625 miles

Headlamp insecure Both front (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED INNER SIDE WALLS

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

HEAD LAMP SELF LEAVLING DEVICE BROKE O/S/R

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 166,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer suspension arm bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 166,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer suspension arm bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 159,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 148,897 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 139,306 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 128,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,510 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,716 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,583 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 NXA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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