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SL54 UVD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,478 mi
Last recorded116,478 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 116,478 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,624 miles

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

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

Slight corrosiont to rear exhaust box.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,332 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint in raise position

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,998 miles

n/s/r outer discs corroded

small cuts to inner wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,318 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,339 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,334 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 66,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,054 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 UVD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UVD, 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 UVD registered?

SL54 UVD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is SL54 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 UVD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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