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SH54 UUT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,214 mi
Last recorded79,214 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 UUT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 79,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 66,099 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 65,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 62,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,148 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,500 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 60,487 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,044 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 UUT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH54 UUT registered?

SH54 UUT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is SH54 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 UUT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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