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LC54 UCH

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

82,461 mi
Last recorded82,461 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 82,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 81,940 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 80,266 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 80,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 78,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,138 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 75,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,685 miles

Brake fluid change required.

Centre rear seat belt slow to recoil

Engine oil leak

N/S/R & O/S/R Axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,460 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,361 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,356 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,035 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,233 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 56,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,584 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,672 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 40,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 36,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,794 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,260 miles

all 4 tyres getting close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,880 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 UCH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC54 UCH registered?

LC54 UCH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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