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SH54 UUZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,084 mi
Last recorded137,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 UUZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 137,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 135,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 132,705 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 132,648 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 130,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 128,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 128,560 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,677 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 115,597 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 115,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 109,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades splitting but still clearing windscreen

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 UUZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH54 UUZ, 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

How do I check the history of SH54 UUZ?

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What year was SH54 UUZ registered?

SH54 UUZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is SH54 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 UUZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH54 UUZ have outstanding finance?

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