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LC54 HOJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,921 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 101,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,539 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,248 miles

Both Rear Shocks Corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy + rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,835 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 78,835 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,316 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 69,316 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front worn close to cords on shoulder edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,060 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2016 65,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,864 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,458 miles

Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,100 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,653 miles

Both Side Front Brake Disc Slight Woren..

Both Side Rear Tyre Runing Low On Iner And Outer Edge...

Near Side Front Tyre Runing Low On Outer Edge..

Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,653 miles

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

Both Side Front Brake Disc Slight Woren..

Both Side Rear Tyre Runing Low On Iner And Outer Edge...

Near Side Front Tyre Runing Low On Outer Edge..

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,886 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC54 HOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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