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LC54 NFH

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,420 mi
Last recorded149,420 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 149,420 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx. 3mm and side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid between min/max, front pads getting low

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 149,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx. 3mm and side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid between min/max, front pads getting low

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 123,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front head lamps tarnished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 104,853 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box is corroded

rear seatbelts are slow to retract

Pass 16 May 2019 95,977 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES QUITE HEAVILY PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS AND WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

centre silencer heatshield coming loose nearside

rear centre and nearside rear seatbelts slightly slow to retract

Pass 16 May 2018 86,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly and slight perishing to side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,245 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,244 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,914 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 47,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

vacuum pipe leak on passenger side of inlet manifold

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,564 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 40,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,513 miles

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

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

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

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 NFH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFH, 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 NFH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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