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LD54 GLY

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

203,869 mi
Last recorded203,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 GLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 203,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 202,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 202,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 200,077 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to inner sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 197,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 191,846 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 191,846 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 171,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 159,132 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 140,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,193 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 101,053 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 84,845 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,070 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked not to case

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,748 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,692 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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LD54 GLY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LD54 GLY, 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 LD54 GLY registered?

LD54 GLY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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