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LC54 UDT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,401 mi
Last recorded87,401 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,401 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER CASING DETORIATED/ CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,663 miles

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

Front gearbox lower mounting/support bush perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,606 miles

Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,606 miles

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

Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 75,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,824 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 69,824 miles

oil leak

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,411 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 64,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,518 miles

Mil on

Offside Front spot lamp inop

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,352 miles

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,916 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 40,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,381 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front wipers poor

outer sills covered

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

some free play found on handbrkae lever

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,184 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 UDT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

LC54 UDT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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