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LC54 HLJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,698 mi
Last recorded155,698 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 155,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 155,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 149,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 143,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 143,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,710 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 140,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear box corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2020 132,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 129,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s &o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened doth sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 129,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no clear pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s &o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened doth sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 126,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 121,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 107,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 104,901 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 94,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 83,027 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 72,342 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,051 miles

both front wiper blades slightly torn

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,051 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper blades slightly torn

front registration plate slightly damaged

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 HLJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

LC54 HLJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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