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VN54 OOU

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,590 mi
Last recorded119,590 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 119,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 119,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,141 miles

2x exhaust back box rubbers missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 104,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

2x exhaust back box rubbers missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,715 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 71,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VN54 OOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOU, 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 VN54 OOU registered?

VN54 OOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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