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LC54 UAV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,579 miles

Front Brake fluid looks contaminated

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box- outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 99,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall and DEVOID of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid looks contaminated

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box- outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,864 miles

Brake fluid dark possible contamination

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,441 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,956 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,782 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 74,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,033 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,892 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 61,892 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,996 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,154 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,944 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 41,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,581 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 34,581 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,499 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 26,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UAV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

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

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