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LC54 UAM

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,981 mi
Last recorded103,981 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has minor corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 103,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has minor corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 102,119 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 96,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 91,829 miles

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

Front headlamps dull

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

Fail 3 May 2018 91,517 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front s cracked/dryrotted (4.1.D.1e)

Front headlamps dull

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

Pass 6 May 2017 86,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,304 miles

Advise both front headlight lenses faded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre has wear and tear on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box rusty/has slight leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,425 miles

Advise fuel filter corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,711 miles

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise fule filter corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,188 miles

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise fule filter corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,522 miles

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,842 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,814 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,046 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,102 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 UAM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UAM, 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 UAM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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