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DK54 LXR

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,155 mi
Last recorded111,155 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 LXR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 111,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 103,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,325 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,975 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,975 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,213 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,349 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,858 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,498 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 122,502 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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DK54 LXR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DK54 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

DK54 LXR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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