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LC54 UBN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,986 mi
Last recorded129,986 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 129,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 129,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 125,477 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 125,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F spring broken at extreme end

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2012 120,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F spring broken at extreme end

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,240 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damage

Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,236 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,154 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,453 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,618 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC54 UBN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc 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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

LC54 UBN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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