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DY54 LFL

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,455 mi
Last recorded137,455 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 LFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 137,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 132,297 miles

Exhaust System Corroded In Places

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,703 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,843 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,221 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured DSL socket loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,646 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rusty

sill cover`s fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,785 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,328 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,101 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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DY54 LFL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY54 LFL, 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 DY54 LFL registered?

DY54 LFL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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