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VK54 NXG

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,201 mi
Last recorded182,201 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 182,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 170,783 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 156,011 miles

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall but reinforcement not visible

o/s rear tyre has damage to sidewall but reinforcement not visible

Fail 14 Feb 2014 155,992 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall but reinforcement not visible

o/s rear tyre has damage to sidewall but reinforcement not visible

Pass 12 Feb 2013 143,510 miles

both rear tyre treds lumpy

Pass 10 Feb 2012 128,190 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 128,910 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear tyre wearing o n inner edege

Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,195 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,501 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 NXG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NXG, 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 NXG registered?

VK54 NXG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VK54 NXG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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