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LC04 UWS

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,092 mi
Last recorded164,092 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 UWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 164,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2018 155,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre stop light lens missing

chip in windscreen

corrosion in both rear upper and lower suspension arms

corrosion in centre and rear tail box outer casings

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s/f seat belt very slightly frayed

slight corrosion in both rear brake pipes

slight corrosion in n/s and o/s outer sills

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper and lower suspension arm bushes

slight product on both headlight lenses

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,362 miles

both front track rod ends ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre valve slightly perrished

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in all brake ferrules

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in exhaust system

nearside and offside outer sills covered

slight play in rear suspension bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear and centre exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 105,254 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,636 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 71,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,417 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 UWS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LC04 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

LC04 UWS is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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