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SH54 UUE

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,143 mi
Last recorded95,143 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 UUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both discs are corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,393 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2015 73,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,562 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,270 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,915 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,600 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 24,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,955 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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SH54 UUE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH54 UUE, 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 SH54 UUE registered?

SH54 UUE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is SH54 UUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 UUE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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