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LC54 NHO

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,881 mi
Last recorded90,881 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,881 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 90,577 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust section in very poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2016 89,970 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,002 miles

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

Child seats fitted to all rear seats

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded frontg to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seats fitted to all rear seats

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,845 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs very worn

Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,512 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,511 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 65,815 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,134 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,134 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,528 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,684 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2010 55,684 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,115 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 NHO 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 63.2%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

LC54 NHO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is LC54 NHO safe to buy?

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