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VK54 XHR

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,928 mi
Last recorded200,928 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 200,928 miles

Front head lamp lenses starting to fade

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 192,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 192,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 189,003 miles

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

rear exhaust casing corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2019 188,988 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust casing corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2018 183,254 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 183,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

PLAY TO OSR HUB

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS MOUNT BUSH BADLY WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 166,513 miles

EML ON

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 26 Oct 2017 166,513 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush NSF LOWER (2.4.G.2)

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

EML ON

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 3 Nov 2016 152,468 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 152,463 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam NS (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release CENTER REAR BELT WILL NOT RELEASE (5.2.5a)

BOTH HEADLIGHT BEAM IMAGES POOR

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

EML ON

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 140,087 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED BADY

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2015 140,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNTS OF FRONT SUBFRAME OS & NS (2.4.G.2)

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK @ OS

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED BADY

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

o/s/f coil spring corroded

slight play both rear lower arms

Fail 3 Nov 2014 129,631 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

o/s/f coil spring corroded

slight play both rear lower arms

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,155 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 118,153 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre teads worn uneven

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,904 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 5 Nov 2012 102,904 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2010 74,446 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,099 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged and glass cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,343 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror broken

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 XHR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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