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LC53 OLG

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,213 mi
Last recorded166,213 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 OLG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 166,213 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2018 166,208 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 155,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 155,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 146,609 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 146,604 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 134,449 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 123,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,263 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,106 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC53 OLG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol 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 LC53 OLG, 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 LC53 OLG registered?

LC53 OLG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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