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LD54 UTG

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,551 mi
Last recorded143,551 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 UTG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,551 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2022 143,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,057 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 122,057 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,005 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,859 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,710 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,710 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,786 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,947 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 UTG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

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

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