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SM54 XNL

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,219 mi
Last recorded169,219 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XNL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 169,219 miles

Front headlamp wash inop

Rear lower rose joint bushes slight play

eml light on dash

Fail 18 May 2018 169,219 miles

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

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

Front headlamp wash inop

Rear lower rose joint bushes slight play

eml light on dash

Pass 1 May 2017 159,344 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 159,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 151,306 miles

EML on

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 124,526 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 124,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,808 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,806 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,105 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 91,101 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,866 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,500 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,387 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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SM54 XNL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SM54 XNL, 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 SM54 XNL registered?

SM54 XNL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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