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LC54 HRF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,657 mi
Last recorded113,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 113,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,145 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system-general surface corrosion

general underbody surface corrosion to subframes, suspension arms and coil springs

Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2021 109,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,269 miles

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

Exhaust System Deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 104,333 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,595 miles

Front gearbox mounting braking up

O/s handbrake has slight drag

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,157 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 97,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 93,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,550 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,066 miles

Engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2011 58,144 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,206 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,204 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,813 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 HRF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HRF, 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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What year was LC54 HRF registered?

LC54 HRF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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