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LC54 USJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,236 mi
Last recorded93,236 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 USJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,236 miles

Engin light on

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,104 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and reare section corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat sheild deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre pressure appears low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,053 miles

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat sheild deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre pressure appears low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,833 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,289 miles

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

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link upper ball joint weather seal split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link upper ball joint weather seal split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,697 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 36,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,341 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 USJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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