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LC54 UDV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,526 mi
Last recorded78,526 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 UDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,526 miles

Emissions warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear alloy wheel has a welded repair.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear alloy wheel has a welded repair.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,443 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cuts in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2011 63,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight cuts in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,728 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 45,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,024 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 UDV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC54 UDV registered?

LC54 UDV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is LC54 UDV safe to buy?

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