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LC54 UTA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,878 mi
Last recorded157,878 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 UTA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 157,878 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 157,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jul 2020 157,823 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and near side rear sills slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 145,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE FROM CAT BLOWING SLIGHTIY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 145,674 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE FROM CAT BLOWING SLIGHTIY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 132,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 131,639 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 107,749 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,265 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 103,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,517 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine check light on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,359 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine check light on

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deep cut to inner side wall and nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,840 miles

management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded on edges and pads worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,495 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 49,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,700 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 UTA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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