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VX53 UYV

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,690 mi
Last recorded147,690 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 147,690 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 147,690 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2013 134,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 123,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,979 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 100,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 91,918 miles

O/S washer jets are very weak

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,918 miles

O/S washer jets are very weak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,210 miles

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

front brake inbalance

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,112 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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VX53 UYV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX53 UYV, 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 VX53 UYV registered?

VX53 UYV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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