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LC54 UCT

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,702 mi
Last recorded146,702 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 146,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 131,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 117,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,940 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipe rusty but not excessively pitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing but system still adequately supported

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,851 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,284 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,499 miles

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

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

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 UCT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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