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LC54 NBJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,678 mi
Last recorded155,678 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 155,678 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 155,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,465 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 132,465 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 123,349 miles

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

sill covers

Fail 9 Oct 2015 123,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

sill covers

Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,013 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 112,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,318 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,033 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate tarnished

Fail 21 Sep 2010 85,033 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear number plate tarnished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,800 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC54 NBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NBJ, 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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What year was LC54 NBJ registered?

LC54 NBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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