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LD54 UVT

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,937 mi
Last recorded122,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 UVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 122,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under seal all

Pass 7 May 2025 120,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 117,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 117,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,923 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 113,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,395 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,052 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 108,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,417 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,958 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,919 miles

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,881 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,881 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,355 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,063 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,443 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 UVT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

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

Is LD54 UVT safe to buy?

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