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LC54 XRK

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,980 mi
Last recorded140,980 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 XRK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 140,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut not to chord (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 140,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,243 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s corroded almost all way round the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 133,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s corroded almost all way round the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 128,003 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding in several positions on springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding almost completely around spring winding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chips windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 117,259 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 111,437 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm broken off suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,763 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT AND REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED IN CLIP

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,768 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,605 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,378 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,106 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 60,135 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 60,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,177 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 52,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre 2 nails

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,588 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 XRK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

LC54 XRK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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