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VX04 CKE

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,963 mi
Last recorded198,963 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 CKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 198,963 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 198,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 173,313 miles

Both headlights, lenses slightly cloudy, image not impaired

Exhaust tailbox thinned by corrosion.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 173,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both headlights, lenses slightly cloudy, image not impaired

Exhaust tailbox thinned by corrosion.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 169,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 164,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 159,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension 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 Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 154,969 miles

O.S.REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 151,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 147,276 miles

N/S/R Tyre, smooth on edges, close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 141,676 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 141,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc's very worn. Nearside wiper split.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 130,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 110,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 90,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2007 68,205 miles

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

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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VX04 CKE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX04 CKE, 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 VX04 CKE registered?

VX04 CKE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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