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LC54 UAY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,013 mi
Last recorded83,013 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 83,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,657 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2019 79,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb problem?? (4.1.4 (a))

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,229 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 76,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement + return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement + return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern or intensity (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,836 miles

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

exhaust back box skin corroded

exhaust centre box skin corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,836 miles

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

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

exhaust back box skin corroded

exhaust centre box skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,392 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,392 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,658 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 65,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,188 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,062 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not blowing at this time

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,586 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,262 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 49,262 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,486 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 UAY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc 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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

LC54 UAY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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