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LC54 HPU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,947 mi
Last recorded110,947 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All over general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 110,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All over general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,862 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray loose

water leak from engine

Pass 7 Nov 2018 95,911 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,055 miles

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,715 miles

Central Rear body structure inside spare wheel well badly corroded causing fracture outside 30 cm from mountings

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 80,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,548 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 HPU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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