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LC54 HMJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,644 mi
Last recorded153,644 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,644 miles

front discs poor

head light pattens poor

play in suspension

Pass 3 Oct 2016 144,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 144,677 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 138,751 miles

headlamps in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 138,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2014 128,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 124,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,385 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 87,385 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,739 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HMJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

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

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