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LC54 UCX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,665 mi
Last recorded113,665 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 113,665 miles

Offside Front osf fog lamp inoperative.

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 113,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf tyre has a cut to the side wall with cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine has a major oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below 1,5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front osf fog lamp inoperative.

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split.

hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,142 miles

Exhaust outer box skin corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust outer box skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes corroded in clamps

osr tyre worn uneaven on inner edge

slight play in both rear top suspension bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,866 miles

both rear top suspension bushes slight play

rear brake pads getting low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,252 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn uneaven on inner edges

front to rear brake pipes sighns of corrosion in pipe clamps

slight play in both rear top suspension bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,337 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,732 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 41,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,185 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 31,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,759 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2008 25,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UCX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

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

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