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VO54 PLZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,525 mi
Last recorded146,525 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 PLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 135,456 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 135,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,513 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,927 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 96,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,539 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,143 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,826 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,811 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,511 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 28,511 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 PLZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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