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LC54 HPO

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,945 mi
Last recorded168,945 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 168,945 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 158,239 miles

Exhaust system from catalytic converter back is corroded.

Front brake pads look 70-80% worn.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 146,117 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 146,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 131,359 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2018 131,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,064 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,463 miles

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

front subframe rear bushes have slight movement in them but not considered excessive

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,962 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,791 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,791 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,235 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 HPO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HPO, 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 HPO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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