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LC54 NGG

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,587 mi
Last recorded133,587 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 133,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 133,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 127,578 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 127,577 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished damage to side wall tyre seven years old

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear condition of tail pipe

Pass 27 Jul 2016 123,630 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 123,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,926 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 117,926 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight damage to side wall front nearside tyre.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,378 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 103,616 miles

condition of exhaust tail pipe outer jacket.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,480 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 79,298 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 79,298 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 65,090 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 65,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,736 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

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

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 NGG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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