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L17 BWL

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,382 mi
Last recorded112,382 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 BWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 112,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 109,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 105,623 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,288 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres showing wear cracks

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,829 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,522 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,544 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 57,418 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,598 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,188 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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L17 BWL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L17 BWL, 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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L17 BWL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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