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LD54 NUP

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,102 mi
Last recorded123,102 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,102 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 123,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,812 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,804 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe bush (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,438 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2015 117,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear back box outer casing corroded but not leaking gases

rear brake disc slightly worn

sump plug leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 111,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc lipped

oil leak

rear back box outer casing corroded but not leaking gases

rear brake disc slightly worn

sump plug leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,212 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2011 92,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,013 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 63,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,887 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 NUP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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