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LC54 UVV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,727 mi
Last recorded167,727 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 167,727 miles

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

exhaust condition

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 167,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust condition

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 162,084 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 162,057 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 145,952 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 145,952 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 125,892 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 102,835 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2009 81,378 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light stays on

Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,378 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light stays on

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,825 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

slight damage to bodywork

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper and number plate slightly damaged

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 UVV 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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

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

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