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LD54 NTL

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

168,323 mi
Last recorded168,323 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 NTL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 168,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 167,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 167,057 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 167,057 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 166,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 165,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 163,347 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 160,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 158,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 155,970 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 155,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 153,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 151,324 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 151,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 148,543 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 148,543 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 144,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mangment light on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 144,182 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 132,334 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 132,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 113,224 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 98,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,681 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 59,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,978 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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LD54 NTL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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