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LD54 GRK

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,238 mi
Last recorded99,238 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 GRK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,238 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,427 miles

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

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

front and rear inner brake pads look to be wearing low

plastic undertray fitted

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to exhaust system

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to exhaust system

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp beam pattern weak.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wiper blade split.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 84,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp beam pattern weak.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,181 miles

Front Brake Disc's Lipped

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,383 miles

N/S/R Handbrake Cable Bracket Insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,262 miles

N/S/F Inner Tyre Wall Split

N/S/R Tyre Not Z Rated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight Handbrake Travel

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,961 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 GRK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GRK, 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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LD54 GRK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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