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LC54 HLH

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,367 mi
Last recorded178,367 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 178,367 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lense cracked and broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and inner edge worn badly

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

Offside Rear roadwheel inner rim is slightly distorted

Offside Rear tyre tread is uneven and feathered

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs are corroded and weak

drivers seat belt webbing is damaged and frayed

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outer skin broken and has minor blow

power steering pipes have corrosion

subframe and undervehicle components have oil covering unable to inspect as undertray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 178,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted inner rim area (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lense cracked and broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and inner edge worn badly

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

Offside Rear tyre tread is uneven and feathered

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs are corroded and weak

drivers seat belt webbing is damaged and frayed

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outer skin broken and has minor blow

power steering pipes have corrosion

subframe and undervehicle components have oil covering unable to inspect as undertray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 163,501 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system coroded

front subframe bushes worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

headlamps in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering / oil cooler pipes coroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 138,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 138,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 113,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 113,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,022 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,022 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,167 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,000 miles

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

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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LC54 HLH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

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

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