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LC54 USU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

235,339 mi
Last recorded235,339 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 235,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 228,031 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 228,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 216,170 miles

Offside Front lower arm,ball joint has slight play

rack has slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2017 215,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower arm,ball joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre just legal

rack has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2016 190,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear top arm,inner bush

centre box in poor condition and slighly blowing

rear tyre wearing on edges just legal

vehicle fitted with sill cover preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2015 163,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,061 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 107,792 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 79,343 miles

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust system corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,407 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES FEATHERING ON EDGES VERY SLIGHTLY.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 74,407 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES FEATHERING ON EDGES VERY SLIGHTLY.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 65,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 54,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,847 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,062 miles

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

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 USU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

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

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