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LC54 HLK

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,922 mi
Last recorded65,922 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,922 miles

Exhaust corroded rear Box

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 65,904 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded rear Box

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 63,275 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded rear box

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 63,275 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded rear box

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak under engine.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,873 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,551 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,867 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2013 42,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,061 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,870 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,218 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 24,218 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HLK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

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

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