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VN54 FGK

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,966 mi
Last recorded134,966 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 FGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 134,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,537 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 132,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 132,177 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 131,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,109 miles

slight play at off side steering rack arm

Fail 29 Oct 2020 131,109 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play at off side steering rack arm

Pass 18 Oct 2019 130,531 miles

Front slight oil leak

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Fail 18 Oct 2019 130,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Rear number plate light

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,296 miles

exhaust corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 23 Oct 2018 127,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f suspension spring platform bent

Fail 18 Oct 2017 122,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f suspension spring platform bent

Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,996 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 118,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,894 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,334 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

both mirror glass deteriorated but view to rear ok

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f wheel looks to be leaning out

unable check rear seat belts , seats folded down

Fail 16 Oct 2013 110,350 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both mirror glass deteriorated but view to rear ok

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f wheel looks to be leaning out

unable check rear seat belts , seats folded down

Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/front located to coilspring plate impact damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,217 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 79,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,858 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VN54 FGK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VN54 FGK, 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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VN54 FGK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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