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VX54 UNY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,888 mi
Last recorded190,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 190,888 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 181,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 181,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

fuel filter starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,453 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 7 Apr 2017 149,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 134,964 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,057 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)

eml on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 122,057 miles

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

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)

eml on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,520 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,552 miles

4 bulbs in high level brake light not working

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,844 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,385 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 75,371 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

front wipers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,778 miles

Cover sills fitted.

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer in poor condition.

Front discs corroded and lipped.

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Offside front check strap loose.

Rear discs corroded and in poor condition.

Steering and suspension components showing age and wear.

Underside of vehicle covered in mud and debris.

Various covers and undertrays restricting views.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cover sills fitted.

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer in poor condition.

Front discs corroded and lipped.

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Offside front check strap loose.

Rear discs corroded and in poor condition.

Steering and suspension components showing age and wear.

Underside of vehicle covered in mud and debris.

Various covers and undertrays restricting views.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,211 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VX54 UNY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX54 UNY, 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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VX54 UNY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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