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VO54 DLU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,445 mi
Last recorded151,445 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 DLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 151,445 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 147,544 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 138,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 130,105 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 112,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 105,144 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 105,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,730 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 94,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,329 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,410 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 DLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLU, 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 VO54 DLU registered?

VO54 DLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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