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SG54 UHN

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,607 mi
Last recorded120,607 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 UHN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 120,607 miles

Fuel hose leaking pipe at rear (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush starting to perish (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush starting to perish (2.7.4)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,269 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near side lens scratched / discoloured (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced off side lens scratched / discoloured (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 114,269 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint near side (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near side lens scratched / discoloured (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced off side lens scratched / discoloured (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,928 miles

centre silencer corroded [not leaking ]

Fail 22 Oct 2014 104,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre silencer corroded [not leaking ]

Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,311 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,368 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 73,366 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,008 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,768 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,560 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UHN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN registered?

SG54 UHN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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