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LD54 UTB

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,290 mi
Last recorded39,290 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 UTB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 39,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 37,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 35,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 32,467 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 32,467 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,174 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 30,174 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 29,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,924 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 28,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,291 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 28,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,013 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2013 25,013 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,605 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread pattern (not showing cords)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread pattern (not showing cords)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 20,150 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,830 miles

rear number plate becoming seperated

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,851 miles

rear number plate becoming slightly sepertated

slight movment in o/s/rear seat back

Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,383 miles

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

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

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 UTB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

LD54 UTB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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