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LC54 TZO

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 120,012 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability subframe rear mount bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability subrame rearmount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,223 miles

Front Both upper strut mountings noisey

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Silencer starting to deteriorate

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both upper arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both upper arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,034 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,829 miles

Rear Silencer starting to deteriorate

Eml light on

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Dec 2014 84,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,029 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 77,027 miles

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

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

EML on

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,307 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,222 miles

Handbrake close to excess travel

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,571 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,571 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,765 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC54 TZO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TZO, 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 TZO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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