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LC04 UWX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 UWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 87,866 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 76,964 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,656 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

mil light illuminated ,not testable on this age car

Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,703 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,566 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,791 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,768 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,824 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,510 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,227 miles

nsr tyre and wheel repaired

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 UWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

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

Is LC04 UWX safe to buy?

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