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LC54 UDJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,450 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,450 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,854 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,854 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,309 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades smearing

n/s passenger door mirror missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,971 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,971 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,747 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

o/s/r tyre has lost its shape and developed flat spots on the inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,140 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,047 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 41,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,874 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,929 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 UDJ 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 58.8%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

LC54 UDJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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