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LC54 TZU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,609 mi
Last recorded135,609 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 135,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 135,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,961 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 130,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,582 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 124,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,222 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside and chassis has corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2020 120,218 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat sheild loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underside and chassis has corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2020 119,956 miles

Brake performance not tested fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2019 114,892 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 114,890 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,451 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,334 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed (7.1.2 (e))

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Unable To Confirm If Working Due To Lights Deteriorated (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Head Light Deteriorated / Clouded No Beam Pattern Visible (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Head Light Deteriorated / Clouded. No Beam Pattern Visible (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,291 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 103,291 miles

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

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,020 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s upper rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid requires poss change

exhaust backbox rusted

n/s/f headlamp unit becoming discolured

oil weep

rear brake discs becoming rusted/corroded

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 95,020 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint linkbar assy (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s upper rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid requires poss change

exhaust backbox rusted

n/s/f headlamp unit becoming discolured

oil weep

rear brake discs becoming rusted/corroded

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,954 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,369 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,056 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 39,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,712 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 34,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,227 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,264 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,133 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 TZU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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