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LC54 KPJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,651 mi
Last recorded136,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 136,651 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 12,591 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 125,842 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,089 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,089 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,527 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,527 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 53,636 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,092 miles

Near-side front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Off-side front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 34,092 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near-side front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Off-side front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,572 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 KPJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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