MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust casing corroding
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
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
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))
EML ON
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
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
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)
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED BADY
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
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
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
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
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
handbrake requires adjustment
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
handbrake requires adjustment
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)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s wing mirror damaged and glass cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside mirror broken
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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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