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LD54 NVC

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,822 mi
Last recorded178,822 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 178,822 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 12 Dec 2014 178,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 18 Dec 2013 166,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both headlamps covers deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2013 166,953 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both headlamps covers deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 146,768 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust shield not secure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 146,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust shield not secure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 126,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise front subframe bushes weak and have movement on lock to lock check.

advise o/s/r tyre under inflated.

advise rear brake discs pitted worn and scored.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 126,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise front subframe bushes weak and have movement on lock to lock check.

advise o/s/r tyre under inflated.

advise rear brake discs pitted worn and scored.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 119,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 102,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 83,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offsode rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

Fail 6 Sep 2008 83,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offsode rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,628 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 NVC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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