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LC54 UWF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,577 mi
Last recorded151,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 151,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 140,978 miles

Nearside rear brake backing plate part missing

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 129,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake backplate part missing.

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,268 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers

Fail 3 Dec 2019 106,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,849 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 96,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,770 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 88,770 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,219 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 65,219 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 4 Dec 2013 59,086 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,871 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,405 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 UWF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

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

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