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LD54 PCO

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,703 mi
Last recorded168,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 PCO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 168,703 miles

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

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

o/s/front fog lamp insecure

slight play in n/s/and o/s rear suspention

Fail 10 Jun 2019 168,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

o/s/front fog lamp insecure

slight play in n/s/and o/s rear suspention

Pass 1 Jun 2018 159,831 miles

gearbox mounting worn

subframe mountings worn

Fail 31 May 2018 159,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

gearbox mounting worn

subframe mountings worn

Pass 12 Jun 2017 154,130 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox stay worn

subframe mountings worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 144,893 miles

light corrosion o/s brake pipe

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s headlamp poor

Pass 13 Jun 2015 137,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 137,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,477 miles

front brake disc lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both frear tyres wearing low on edges and slightly age cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 111,479 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2012 111,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,236 miles

horn operation intermittent

o/s/f fog light slightly insecure

outer sills covered

rear brake discs worn

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,361 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,524 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 PCO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

LD54 PCO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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