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LC54 KTX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,998 mi
Last recorded105,998 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 105,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 105,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both, effecting the bead image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/flex section area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusted

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhuast rusty

engine vacuum pipe damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 94,984 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhuast rusty

engine vacuum pipe damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s outer CV gaitor slightly loose but still prevently dirt ingress at present

rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

windscreen has damage within zone a and larger than 10mm but not obscuring drivers view of the orad at present

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,529 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread. Rear discs and pads worn and required soon.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 65,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread. Rear discs and pads worn and required soon.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 38,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,415 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 KTX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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