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VK54 XHU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,286 mi
Last recorded165,286 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 XHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 165,286 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 165,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 158,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 152,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn.

rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 152,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn.

rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 148,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 148,773 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 132,059 miles

ADVISE, both front headlight lenses deteriorating.(misting)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,468 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 116,466 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ADVISE, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT,ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE.

ADVISE, rear indicator bulbs starting to fade.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 95,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,570 miles

Early deterioration of both registration plates.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 78,570 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Early deterioration of both registration plates.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,092 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,390 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 XHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

VK54 XHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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