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SL54 UUN

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,516 mi
Last recorded142,516 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UUN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 142,516 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 130,585 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 130,584 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all other flexys p/a rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,272 miles

Both sills are corroding.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroding in places.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel inner wheel arches are corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mount missing after first flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Both sills are corroding.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroding in places.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel inner wheel arches are corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,313 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 109,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ex heatshield loose

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,754 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 30 Jul 2015 100,606 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ex corroded and heatshields loose

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,738 miles

ex corroded centre and rear

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,481 miles

ex rear box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,550 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,633 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,002 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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SL54 UUN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL54 UUN, 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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SL54 UUN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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