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KR54 LCU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,454 mi
Last recorded93,454 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 LCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,454 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 77,984 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 77,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers + undertrays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Headlights in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers + undertrays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Headlights in poor condition

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

Pass 26 May 2016 74,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 69,435 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 28 May 2013 66,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,051 miles

advise both front tyres 2mm

advise tracking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,278 miles

advise free play in offside and near side rear suspension rose bushes advise rp

advise slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

possible tracking

reverse lights n/w

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,145 miles

advise nearside wiper smear

advise slight free play in o/s n/s rear top suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 41,389 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,389 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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KR54 LCU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 KR54 LCU, 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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KR54 LCU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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