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SL54 UVV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 130,965 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 130,933 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure return spring insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front fluid leak

Fail 18 Oct 2017 130,832 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush and rear bushes as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear as marked x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush and rear bushes as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 117,614 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,240 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

protective coating covering all brake pipes

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,523 miles

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

nearside rear brake lever slightly sticky

Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,723 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,684 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,928 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,562 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,562 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,012 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT,VISUAL CHECK ONLY CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 20 Sep 2007 39,012 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT,VISUAL CHECK ONLY CHILD SEAT FITTED

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UVV 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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