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LD54 NUA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,573 mi
Last recorded67,573 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 NUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 67,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 66,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,910 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 62,790 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear tyre inapropiatly repaired

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,194 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 52,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 52,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,562 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 50,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,707 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 48,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,793 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 47,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,810 miles

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

engine management light on

washer's part blocked

Fail 3 Dec 2010 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light on

washer's part blocked

Fail 30 Dec 2009 34,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,428 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,357 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 NUA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

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

Is LD54 NUA safe to buy?

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