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SG54 UHC

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,676 mi
Last recorded141,676 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 UHC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 141,676 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 127,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,675 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,100 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,699 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

both rear tyres slightly distorted

front number plate cracked

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 UHC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG54 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

SG54 UHC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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