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LC54 HNF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,647 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 122,647 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 122,557 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged but not showing white light

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged but not showing white light.

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

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,333 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 111,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer casing rusting

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 111,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer casing rusting

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 111,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 106,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,284 miles

Nearside mirror back cover missing

Offside Front bumper damaged and bumper insert/trim missing no sharp projections at time of inspection

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides advise change amber coated bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,998 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,612 miles

Oil leak

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

nsr brake slightly dragging

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2013 86,184 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 86,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 80,892 miles

engine managment light on

nail in centre of offside front tyre

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2011 72,877 miles

Coolant leak

EML lamp on

Pass 2 Jan 2010 56,869 miles

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

handbrake travel on maximum limit

Fail 2 Jan 2010 56,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel on maximum limit

Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,497 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,252 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,252 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HNF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HNF, 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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LC54 HNF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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