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LC54 KND

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,171 mi
Last recorded174,171 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KND
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 174,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 174,171 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 161,399 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 153,379 miles

advanced corrosion to exhaust at rear

both headlamp lenses frosted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre rear seatbelt staulk covers loose

engine mount or stabiliser worn & knocking

nsf brake binding slightly

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 153,350 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advanced corrosion to exhaust at rear

both headlamp lenses frosted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre rear seatbelt staulk covers loose

engine mount or stabiliser worn & knocking

nsf brake binding slightly

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 147,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

osr tyre worn low

play at nsr hub bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2014 146,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

osr tyre worn low

play at nsr hub bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2013 135,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs worn

both outer sills covered by trims

n/s/r parking brake performance low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 115,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f abs ring cracked

outer sills covered by trims

rear discs worn corroded on outer edges

underside of car muddy

Fail 19 Sep 2012 115,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f abs ring cracked

outer sills covered by trims

rear discs worn corroded on outer edges

underside of car muddy

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

a lot of travel on handbrake

front discs heavily worn

rear discs worn and corroded on outer edges of brake face

slight movement in inner rack joints

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,206 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,324 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 KND is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KND, 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 KND registered?

LC54 KND is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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