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LC54 UBP

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,632 mi
Last recorded129,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 129,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 124,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 118,821 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipe where passes through clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 116,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipe where passes through clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,842 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,593 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 32,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,959 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 UBP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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