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LD54 PDY

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,347 mi
Last recorded183,347 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 PDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 183,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 170,157 miles

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2016 170,157 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 158,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 158,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,600 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 144,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 128,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 128,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,594 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,442 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,910 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,910 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,419 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 PDY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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