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SL54 UUJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,602 mi
Last recorded161,602 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 161,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 151,375 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 148,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 145,204 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 140,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 124,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 117,867 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 111,939 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s/f tyre has had repair on sidewall

Fail 23 Dec 2013 111,933 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 100,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,609 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,133 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,329 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall not through to cord

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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SL54 UUJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL54 UUJ, 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 SL54 UUJ registered?

SL54 UUJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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