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LC04 UWH

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,463 mi
Last recorded83,463 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 UWH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,463 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,006 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 72,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 65,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres worn to 3.00mm on outer quarters

front brake pads worn low

k light illuminated

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 31 May 2011 58,106 miles

left hand front anti roll bar drop link has minor play in top joint (noise in steering when driven)

Fail 31 May 2011 58,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

left hand front anti roll bar drop link has minor play in top joint (noise in steering when driven)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,434 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 50,434 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 1 May 2009 42,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low and discs lipped

Pass 1 May 2008 34,775 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish on inner sidewall

Pass 2 May 2007 31,770 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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LC04 UWH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UWH, 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 LC04 UWH registered?

LC04 UWH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is LC04 UWH safe to buy?

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