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LC54 HKN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,042 mi
Last recorded49,042 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 49,042 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,663 miles

Front n/s and o/s wipers split on ends

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,845 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

deterioration to the exhaust

Fail 3 Dec 2019 44,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

deterioration to the exhaust

Pass 30 Nov 2018 44,397 miles

corrosion to the exhaust system

Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,638 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,765 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,185 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 39,181 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,344 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,465 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 13 Oct 2010 31,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,276 miles

impact damage on n/s/f + n/s/r tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,364 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 HKN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 HKN, 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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LC54 HKN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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