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LC54 HNV

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,509 mi
Last recorded91,509 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 91,509 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear inner sills corroded,plastic under trays fitted

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear sub frames and sus arms corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 91,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear inner sills corroded,plastic under trays fitted

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear sub frames and sus arms corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 87,367 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

top rear suspension arms hevily corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 81,564 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

head lamp lenses misted

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 81,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

head lamp lenses misted

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 76,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both head lamp lenses misted

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2014 68,681 miles

both headlamps lenses misted but pattern ok

o/s rear seat secure but has movement

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 63,094 miles

rear exhaust rusty

rear tyres walls cracked

Pass 28 May 2012 57,110 miles

Exhaust rear section outer layer corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,010 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,983 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,359 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,530 miles

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 HNV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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