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DK54 LWX

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,636 mi
Last recorded161,636 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 LWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 161,636 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust Corroded

Front Numberplate Cracked

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Brake Pads Low

Slight Play In The Rear Suspension Arm Bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine mangement light on

tailbox outer skin deterioated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 129,056 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine mangement light on

tailbox outer skin deterioated

Pass 26 May 2011 108,573 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 108,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 92,150 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 72,590 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,296 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,295 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DK54 LWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK54 LWX, 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 DK54 LWX registered?

DK54 LWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is DK54 LWX safe to buy?

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