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CV54 MDF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,915 mi
Last recorded61,915 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 MDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,915 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Rear upper suspension arm heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2020 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Rear upper suspension arm heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,497 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,053 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to subframe and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to subframe and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,283 miles

Rear Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,841 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 39,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,048 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 22,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,986 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,135 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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CV54 MDF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV54 MDF, 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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CV54 MDF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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