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LD54 UVA

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,382 mi
Last recorded152,382 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 UVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 152,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 152,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 140,570 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,401 miles

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 14 Jul 2016 130,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes and underbody undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2015 120,810 miles

brake discs corroded

offside front abs ring cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion offside front and both rear discs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs slight pitting

rear ex box slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2013 101,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs slight pitting

rear ex box slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,156 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,211 miles

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,754 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,845 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,302 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre (down to 15 psi)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre (down to 15 psi)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,423 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 UVA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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