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LC54 NBL

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,896 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,287 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,287 miles

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

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 NBL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

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

Is LC54 NBL safe to buy?

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