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LD54 PHX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,193 mi
Last recorded139,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 PHX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 139,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 139,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,111 miles

Automatic transmission oil cooler pipes very rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage to number '4' letter 'H' and letter 'X' on front number plate still readable (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Slight play in Offside rear lower arm outer hub ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 135,110 miles

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

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

Automatic transmission oil cooler pipes very rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage to number '4' letter 'H' and letter 'X' on front number plate still readable (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside front indicator has some water in it (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Slight play in Offside rear lower arm outer hub ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 134,935 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 134,935 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 125,936 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,221 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 123,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 115,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 115,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 88,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f fog lamp broken

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 PHX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel 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 PHX, 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 PHX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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