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LC54 TZG

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 TZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 135,684 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 135,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush on front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush on front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 128,296 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 124,029 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 124,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,268 miles

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

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

osf headlamp dim

wipers poor

Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 111,718 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust center heat shield loose

osr tyre tread stepping on inside edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust center heat shield loose

osr tyre tread stepping on inside edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,162 miles

vehicle underside muddy

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management (mil) lamp on

vehicle underside muddy

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,053 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 60,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,304 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear reversing lights not working

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,827 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

nail in offside rear tyre

slight cracking in nearside rear tyre

slight pitting in rear brake discs

wear in nearside front tyre

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 TZG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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