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LC54 UCR

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,473 mi
Last recorded76,473 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 UCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,473 miles

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

engine light on dash

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 76,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on dash

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level too high

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 68,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level too high

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,069 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both outer sills have plastic over panels fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,069 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills have plastic over panels fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil weep from breather and crankshaft front seal areas

Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,362 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil weep from breather and crankshaft front seal areas

front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,790 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,518 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,171 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 UCR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

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

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