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LC54 UWW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,023 mi
Last recorded140,023 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 140,023 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 140,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine warning light on

hand brake light on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,282 miles

Front headlamp glass damaged /scored/ still got beam pattern

Fail 24 Mar 2016 132,282 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front headlamp glass damaged /scored/ still got beam pattern

Pass 25 Mar 2015 119,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 119,094 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

exhaust heat sheild adrift

Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 92,059 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,162 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filter slight corrosion

slight exhaust corrosion

Fail 17 May 2010 63,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filter slight corrosion

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,813 miles

borderline travel at handbrake lever

both rear doors not opening from inside

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,541 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC54 UWW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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