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LC54 FOJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,360 mi
Last recorded85,360 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 FOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,360 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 85,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 81,148 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,867 miles

engine cover & sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,292 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,752 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,231 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 58,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,265 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 52,265 miles

Front Inner Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,135 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,416 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,641 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 33,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,259 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 6,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 1,270 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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LC54 FOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LC54 FOJ, 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 LC54 FOJ registered?

LC54 FOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is LC54 FOJ safe to buy?

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