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LC54 XMU

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,364 mi
Last recorded142,364 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 XMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 142,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 133,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from pas pipe beside subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 127,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 118,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatsheild loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,170 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,868 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,934 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear handbrake return springs broken

Fail 25 Nov 2013 85,924 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear handbrake return springs broken

Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,238 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,602 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,841 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,658 miles

(adivse) under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 60,021 miles

(adivse) under tray fitted.

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 XMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

LC54 XMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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