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VO54 DKD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,959 mi
Last recorded168,959 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 DKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 168,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 168,946 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 160,268 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 160,268 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 155,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 155,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 150,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft ABS ring broken/split

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

oil leak

rear exhaust case corroded

unable to check middle seat belt

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

unable to check middle seat belt

Pass 22 Oct 2013 139,735 miles

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

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

rear centre seat belt jammed

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 135,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 128,860 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,073 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 115,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,609 miles

Advise front subframe mounting bushes have play.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,565 miles

Advise near side front fog lamp loose.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise near side front fog lamp loose.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,748 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 61,748 miles

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

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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VO54 DKD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VO54 DKD, 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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VO54 DKD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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