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GX54 LPA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 LPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 131,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 126,784 miles

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 126,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Strong advise (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Strong advise (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Strong advise (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Strong advise (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,557 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 110,557 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,495 miles

Nearside aim poor

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 105,495 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside aim poor

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 101,745 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 101,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,670 miles

Engine light is on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,135 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,376 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 85,444 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,605 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Dec 2009 74,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 60,632 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,632 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,643 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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GX54 LPA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GX54 LPA, 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 GX54 LPA registered?

GX54 LPA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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