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GY54 UDX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 UDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,014 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 126,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 126,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 120,951 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 21 May 2018 120,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,355 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 111,116 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,067 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,161 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,340 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,340 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 90,178 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,380 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,592 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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GY54 UDX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY54 UDX, 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 GY54 UDX registered?

GY54 UDX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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