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LC54 UCP

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,276 mi
Last recorded118,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 118,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 117,405 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 117,405 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 108,099 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 102,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,322 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 96,092 miles

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2021 96,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside front washer jet in-op

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2020 95,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

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

Fail 27 May 2020 95,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,540 miles

Nearside washer missing

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,628 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

e.m. light on

Fail 25 Jan 2018 85,627 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

e.m. light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,953 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases peeling on rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases peeling on rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,957 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,591 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,199 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,711 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 UCP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

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

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