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LC54 KSY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,530 miles

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

brake discs corroded

evidence of coolant leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust in very poor condition

front coil springs heavily corroded

general corrosion underneath heavier in places

headlights in poor condition

nearside rear seatbelt buckle in poor condition

offside rear upper pin/bearing has slight play

sill covers fitted obstructing view of sills

Fail 14 Nov 2017 68,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

brake discs corroded

evidence of coolant leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust in very poor condition

front coil springs heavily corroded

general corrosion underneath heavier in places

headlights in poor condition

nearside rear seatbelt buckle in poor condition

offside rear upper pin/bearing has slight play

sill covers fitted obstructing view of sills

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,778 miles

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded

both headlights In poor condition

corrosion underneath heavy in places

exhaust heat shields insecure

sill covers fitted so unable to check sills

Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded

both headlights In poor condition

corrosion underneath heavy in places

exhaust heat shields insecure

sill covers fitted so unable to check sills

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,252 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

front subframe rear bushes poor

front to rear brake pipes around fuel tank corroded

n/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage

n/s/rear seat belt clip plastic damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2015 59,251 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

front subframe rear bushes poor

front to rear brake pipes around fuel tank corroded

n/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage

n/s/rear seat belt clip plastic damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,353 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside outer sill corroded but sill cover fitted

offside fornt antiroll link ball joint has slight play

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,981 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,659 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 43,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,620 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,063 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,886 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,755 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 KSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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