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SL54 UVM

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 109,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 107,900 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,155 miles

Front tyres under inflated

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

engine management light on

rear brake pads wearing down

underside engine and sill cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,381 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,001 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,876 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 UVM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

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

Is SL54 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 UVM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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