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LC54 KSX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,283 mi
Last recorded155,283 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 155,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 146,399 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 146,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 138,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 132,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 125,990 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre mishapen on inner tread

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 125,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre mishapen on inner tread

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,957 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 119,957 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer shell is partly detached

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,194 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,038 miles

NEAR SIDE INDICATOR HELD IN BY WIRE BUT SECURE AT THE TIME OF THE TEST

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,787 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,867 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 KSX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KSX, 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 KSX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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