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LC54 TZX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,073 mi
Last recorded139,073 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,073 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear upper hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 139,073 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear upper hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 130,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and almost through to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear upper hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,532 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,244 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,736 miles

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 107,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,472 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside front bumper lamp damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,637 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,825 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,060 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,114 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut on the outside wall

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 TZX 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 87.5%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

LC54 TZX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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