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LB04 DWX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,449 mi
Last recorded169,449 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 DWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 169,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 164,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 161,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 157,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 151,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 147,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 144,119 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f seat belt in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2015 135,528 miles

n/s/f seat belt in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,742 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 102,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,463 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 78,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,486 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,885 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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LB04 DWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LB04 DWX, 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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LB04 DWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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