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LC54 KPY

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,962 mi
Last recorded138,962 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak present on engine

Fail 26 Oct 2020 138,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak present on engine

Pass 29 Oct 2019 128,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2019 128,202 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,778 miles

Front suspension strut upper mountings noisy in operation

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

engine cover/under tray fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,997 miles

slight play in rear rose joimts

Fail 12 Oct 2017 102,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in rear rose joimts

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,575 miles

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

rear section exhaust deteriorated, no leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,946 miles

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

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

accident damage n/s/r(sharp edges)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,879 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

note-EML on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,879 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

note-EML on

Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,044 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,881 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,881 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,236 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 1 Oct 2010 60,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2009 52,025 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,277 miles

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

travel to handbrake

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,261 miles

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

brake fluid level is low

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 KPY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KPY, 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 KPY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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