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LC54 HKZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 99,727 miles

Offside Front Drop link rubber deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,033 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 98,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,328 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,325 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,430 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2016 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,074 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,485 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 80,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2012 80,694 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,920 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 74,917 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,203 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,302 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,082 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 40,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front fog lamp glass broken

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 HKZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ registered?

LC54 HKZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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