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LC04 UWU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,328 mi
Last recorded198,328 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 UWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 198,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 186,716 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 180,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also slightly out of shape ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 180,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring is fractured (3.4.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also slightly out of shape ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 172,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 164,083 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 164,083 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 154,642 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 154,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 142,225 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 142,223 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 133,233 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 4 May 2010 123,066 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 112,728 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear tyre worn low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,173 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 UWU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

LC04 UWU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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