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LC54 UAN

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,327 mi
Last recorded92,327 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 UAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 92,327 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 92,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure heavily corroded and handbrake return spring pulled out (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 mounting bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,196 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,202 miles

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

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable spring not attached

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,452 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 76,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 73,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,310 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,682 miles

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 65,681 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,850 miles

exhaust corroding

rear brake hose ferrols corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2013 61,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear brake hose ferrols corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,987 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,383 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,883 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,131 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 UAN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

LC54 UAN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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