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LC54 UBE

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,515 mi
Last recorded111,515 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

back box exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 111,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,724 miles

back box exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,633 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 102,633 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 101,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,181 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,210 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,494 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 UBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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