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VX04 NJY

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,585 mi
Last recorded138,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 NJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 138,585 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 138,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 126,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 117,548 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 117,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 106,728 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 106,728 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 78,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 73,105 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 9 May 2007 64,298 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

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

slight wheel bind on osf road wheel

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 NJY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX04 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

VX04 NJY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is VX04 NJY safe to buy?

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