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LC54 NCY

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,457 mi
Last recorded112,457 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 112,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front sub frame NSR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front sub frame OSR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame OS centre bush and NS centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,504 miles

Headlamps milky but beam pattern ok.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 105,504 miles

Headlamps milky but beam pattern ok.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,389 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 97,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine has an oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,310 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 72,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,388 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,908 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,256 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 NCY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

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

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