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LC54 HNN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,459 mi
Last recorded203,459 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 203,459 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 203,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 190,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 180,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 180,946 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 172,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 158,480 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system centre and rear corroded

hand brake lever high travel.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 147,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 133,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at offside rear floor pan,are slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 133,577 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at offside rear floor pan,are slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,509 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 95,545 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,226 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,300 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,701 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,858 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,850 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 43,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HNN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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