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SL54 UVT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,024 mi
Last recorded158,024 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 158,024 miles

EML ON

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 139,050 miles

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

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 15 May 2013 115,282 miles

engin e manegmentlight on

hand brake liver needs adjuting

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

rear exhaust box is getting v/rusted

Fail 15 May 2013 115,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engin e manegmentlight on

hand brake liver needs adjuting

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

rear exhaust box is getting v/rusted

Pass 10 May 2012 102,362 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

rear exhaust box and center section starting to rust and deteriate

Fail 10 May 2012 102,362 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

rear exhaust box and center section starting to rust and deteriate

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,799 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres inner edges slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,206 miles

handbrake snatching

n/s/r disc scored and pitted

n/s/r pads binding

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,758 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SL54 UVT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

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

Is SL54 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 UVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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