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SG54 EOU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,218 mi
Last recorded89,218 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 EOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,218 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,950 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,734 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,420 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 76,420 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,344 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,829 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,723 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 54,259 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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SG54 EOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG54 EOU, 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 SG54 EOU registered?

SG54 EOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SG54 EOU safe to buy?

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