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LC54 NHB

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,497 mi
Last recorded131,497 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 131,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing low

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,115 miles

rear exhaust has corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2013 99,115 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust has corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,478 miles

both rear tyres stepping out on inner edge

rear brake discs lightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,062 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 55,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 16,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre not through to cords

slight cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts in nearside rear tyre not through to cords

slight cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,314 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in the outer walls. /. both rear tyres have slight cracking to tread. .plastic engine undertray damaged and insecure

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 NHB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

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

Is LC54 NHB safe to buy?

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