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LD54 USX

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,319 mi
Last recorded178,319 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 USX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 178,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 176,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 174,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 171,653 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 168,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 168,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body damage

Pass 30 Oct 2019 157,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 147,060 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 146,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,773 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,148 miles

play in o/s and n/s/f subframe rearward bushes

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link ball joint

slight play in n/s/r suspension ball joint

Fail 20 Oct 2016 121,148 miles

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

play in o/s and n/s/f subframe rearward bushes

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link ball joint

slight play in n/s/r suspension ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2014 95,163 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror cap missing

Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,354 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror cap missing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust section

Wear ridge on front brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2011 66,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,038 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,664 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 USX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USX, 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 USX registered?

LD54 USX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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