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SM54 XOZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,935 mi
Last recorded157,935 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XOZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 157,935 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 153,011 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 May 2018 153,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2017 151,121 miles

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2017 151,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 146,958 miles

Nearside Front tyre near legal limit/ wearing outter edge

Offside Front tyre near legal limit/ wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 143,155 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 30 Oct 2015 143,155 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate less than 50% light showing (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,086 miles

Slight play in n/s steering arm when load removed.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,998 miles

slight play ns tie rod

slight play nsr / osr wheels top to bottom

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,253 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,075 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 XOZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM54 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

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

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