MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front headlamp wash inop
Rear lower rose joint bushes slight play
eml light on dash
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
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
EML on
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
exhaust corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
power steering pipes insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
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
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
nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM54 XNL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM54 XNL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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