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LC04 USV

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 USV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,137 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2017 76,137 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2016 68,875 miles

Front & rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in thread

Offside Front tyre inner side worn

both front headlights intensity close to fail limit

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2015 62,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 62,199 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 56,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 50,445 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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 30 Apr 2012 46,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,651 miles

both front tyre walls damaged, o/side appears slightly low on pressure rec / insp

sills covered by trims

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

no main beam warning light

Fail 29 Jun 2010 39,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

no main beam warning light

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,731 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,675 miles

n/side front tyre wearing outer edge

n/side rear tyre low on tread on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2008 28,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/side front tyre wearing outer edge

n/side rear tyre low on tread on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,856 miles

slight play in steering. †all brake discs sligtly worn. †all tyres perished on sidewalls and front tyres wearing unevenly.

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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LC04 USV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol 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 LC04 USV, 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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LC04 USV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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