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LC54 UCV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

194,886 mi
Last recorded194,886 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 UCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 194,886 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 188,130 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 179,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 171,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 164,524 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 164,520 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splits/cuts around inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic sill trims fitted,not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres tread low and slightly distorted at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 158,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 @2.5mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 cracking and worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 150,380 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 150,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 139,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

unable to check rear seat belts rear seats lowered

Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,256 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 128,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,893 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 111,893 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,389 miles

both head lights poor pattern

Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,093 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer casing rusted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,111 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,655 miles

n/s/ door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre has a split on the side wall but no cords exposed

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres starting to perish on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,382 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 38,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,152 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 UCV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

LC54 UCV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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