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LC54 HKU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,748 mi
Last recorded117,748 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,748 miles

Front Oil leak oil leak onto exhaust ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 117,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Oil leak oil leak onto exhaust ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 113,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,468 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,137 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,768 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,064 miles

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

play in front gearbox mountain ok at time of test

rear ex box starting to corrode

Fail 7 Feb 2012 94,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

play in front gearbox mountain ok at time of test

rear ex box starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,209 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 78,209 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,308 miles

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

small cut in n/s front tyre.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,878 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,394 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 HKU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

LC54 HKU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is LC54 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 HKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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