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SL54 UUZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,555 mi
Last recorded105,555 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UUZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,607 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,502 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 74,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,780 miles

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

airbag light on

engine damp with oil

Fail 25 Sep 2012 69,779 miles

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

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

airbag light on

engine damp with oil

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,054 miles

airbag light on

gearbox damp

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,170 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,791 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 UUZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel 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 SL54 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.

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

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