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LC54 UAU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,284 mi
Last recorded149,284 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 UAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2015 149,284 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported MARKED (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp indicates fault

oil leak DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 143,634 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 132,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 132,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 113,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,631 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,487 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 UAU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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