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RV54 LGE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,589 mi
Last recorded128,589 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 LGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

all engine & gearbox mounts weak

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 128,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

all engine & gearbox mounts weak

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,702 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

wet test !!!

Fail 8 Sep 2017 126,702 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

wet test !!!

Pass 27 Aug 2016 123,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 118,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,857 miles

Both rear brake flexy mountings loose.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 113,857 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Both rear brake flexy mountings loose.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 110,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 104,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 97,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 90,747 miles

NOTE-OFFSIDE FRONT BODY MOUNTING FRACTURED-

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,145 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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RV54 LGE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RV54 LGE, 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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RV54 LGE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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