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BC04 LLU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,365 mi
Last recorded219,365 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 LLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 219,365 miles

Centre Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the both rear tyres are slightly distorded

the o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 218,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the both rear tyres are slightly distorded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 207,540 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 207,536 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 203,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

oil leak from engine

rear silencer scabby

slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 8 Jan 2013 189,529 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush

Fail 7 Jan 2013 189,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 4 Jan 2012 163,321 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 163,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 119,734 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 100,714 miles

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

l/h headlamp bulb cover detatched.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 53,832 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 53,832 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,087 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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BC04 LLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BC04 LLU, 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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BC04 LLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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