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SM54 XPD

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,335 mi
Last recorded129,335 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 129,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 115,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,785 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,290 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear-rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 95,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 85,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside park brake return spring broken

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside park brake return spring missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,610 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,302 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 65,302 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,616 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,586 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,417 miles

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

Rear tyres are beginning to crack between the treads.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,417 miles

Rear tyres are beginning to crack between the treads.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,808 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked.

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 XPD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM54 XPD, 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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SM54 XPD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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