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LC54 UDL

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,932 mi
Last recorded78,932 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 78,932 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,059 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre flat

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre flat

oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,154 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,736 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 44,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,137 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,928 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,507 miles

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

o/s/front tyre has sidewall damage and has been run flat

Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,603 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 UDL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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