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SL54 UVK

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

224,281 mi
Last recorded224,281 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 224,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to mid way rear slight corrosion in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight wetting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front disc shields corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge, outer 5mm, centre 5mm, inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining to flexi pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge, outer 4mm, centre5mm, inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 216,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 203,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 185,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 173,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Oil leak ()

Rear back box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 157,074 miles

Front slight oil leak from front of engine

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2015 152,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 152,013 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

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

Pass 12 May 2014 135,947 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,033 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 117,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,083 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut on tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cord

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front ABS ring is cracked but no warning lamp displayed on dashboard

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,457 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 UVK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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