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LD54 NTN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,770 mi
Last recorded138,770 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 NTN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 138,770 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak severe. ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear badly corroded and breaking up. (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 138,770 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both. (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak severe. ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear badly corroded and breaking up. (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 129,610 miles

signs of a engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to nearside rear lamp

front exhaust corroded slightly at the joint

front headlamps misted

offside rear tyre tread cracking

rear underside brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

the n/s/f tyre sidewall is damaged

the o/s mirror unit is damaged

the rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 120,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

the n/s/f tyre sidewall is damaged

the o/s mirror unit is damaged

the rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,832 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,655 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise engine managment light onn

advise hand brake travel

Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,655 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise engine managment light onn

advise hand brake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,224 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

e.ml on

n/s/f fog light lense missing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,224 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

e.ml on

n/s/f fog light lense missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,073 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,082 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 29,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NTN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NTN, 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 NTN registered?

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

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