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LC54 UWO

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,730 mi
Last recorded143,730 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 143,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 143,625 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 119,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 119,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 114,560 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 111,971 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 109,359 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 109,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 May 2015 103,415 miles

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

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

back box deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 May 2015 103,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

back box deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2014 95,933 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 75,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 89,585 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and close to limits

Fail 13 May 2013 89,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and close to limits

Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,253 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 80,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,020 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,793 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,366 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,857 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 UWO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

LC54 UWO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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