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VX04 NHB

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,447 mi
Last recorded127,447 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,447 miles

both front seat belts fluffing

both rear trailing arms front bushes worn

hand brake lever return spring missing

Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,419 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

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

both front seat belts fluffing

both rear trailing arms front bushes worn

hand brake lever return spring missing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,442 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,357 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,413 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 104,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,204 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 29 Jun 2013 85,070 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 22 Jun 2013 84,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,292 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,256 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,977 miles

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 NHB 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 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 VX04 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

VX04 NHB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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