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LC54 UDG

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 87,288 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 87,285 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 80,030 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,891 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 72,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,340 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre has miner cut on the outer side wall

Fail 30 May 2015 70,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre has miner cut on the outer side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,923 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,337 miles

Parking brake imbalanced with offside lagging.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake imbalanced with offside lagging.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,191 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,857 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,475 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 UDG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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