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SL54 UVJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,244 mi
Last recorded173,244 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 173,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 171,659 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 171,659 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 167,494 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing on its inner edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 153,601 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 153,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 143,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 133,141 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 133,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 121,934 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 111,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 93,078 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 UVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

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

Is SL54 UVJ safe to buy?

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