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LD54 PCZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,522 mi
Last recorded160,522 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 PCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 160,522 miles

eml on dash

engine oil leaks

exhaust system slight blow

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear tyres feathered

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 19 Jun 2015 160,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

eml on dash

engine oil leaks

exhaust system slight blow

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear tyres feathered

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Jul 2014 152,655 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 143,169 miles

rear brake disc's has excessive corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2013 143,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc's has excessive corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2012 131,269 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 131,269 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 130,197 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 130,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 122,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 101,955 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 58,163 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 PCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc 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 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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