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LC54 XPW

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,524 mi
Last recorded167,524 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 XPW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 167,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 167,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 167,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polish out (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 162,013 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 158,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 155,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Double skinned but has light corrosion around rear sub-frame Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 153,730 miles

both headlamps misting over

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2018 151,510 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2017 146,079 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 140,110 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 134,529 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)

both headlamps begining to mist over

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 127,909 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,763 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 117,807 miles

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

Nearside front wiper worn

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 111,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,206 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,146 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 XPW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

LC54 XPW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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