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VX53 UZE

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,401 mi
Last recorded174,401 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 174,401 miles

Both headlamps plastic lenses deteriorated

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Knocking when engine is starting and stoped (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front brake pads and discs worn

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2021 168,841 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 165,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 156,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,570 miles

Nearside head lamp image deterorating

both rear indicators slight white light

Pass 11 Mar 2017 144,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 132,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 125,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,859 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,803 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,830 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,425 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,461 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 UZE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VX53 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

VX53 UZE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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