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LD54 NPO

2004 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,694 mi
Last recorded172,694 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 NPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,694 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 172,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 169,799 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 169,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 169,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 167,931 miles

Front brake discs corroding

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 166,174 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 161,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 158,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,394 miles

OIL LEAKING FROM GEAR BOX AREA

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 133,593 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 133,593 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 121,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,160 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 89,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,608 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,032 miles

nsf tyre worn outter edge & damaged kurbing band

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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LD54 NPO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD54 NPO, 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 NPO registered?

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

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