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LD54 PKJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,224 mi
Last recorded128,224 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 PKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 128,224 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear buhes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 115,681 miles

advise both front head light lenses faded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 115,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

advise both front head light lenses faded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,688 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Feb 2016 111,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop l;ink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,753 miles

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

e m light on

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,740 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

e m light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,082 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode in retaining clips

both front tyres worn to limit 225/45/17

both rear tyres worn to limit and n/s/r outer side wall small nick 225/50/17

engine light on

rear brake pads looking low

Fail 30 Oct 2013 92,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode in retaining clips

both front tyres worn to limit 225/45/17

both rear tyres worn to limit and n/s/r outer side wall small nick 225/50/17

engine light on

rear brake pads looking low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,774 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,891 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,463 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 PKJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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