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SL54 UUR

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UUR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,761 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,761 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 67,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,848 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,281 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,214 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,213 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc excessivley pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,890 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 33,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,390 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 UUR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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