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LB04 DYD

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,894 mi
Last recorded147,894 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 DYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 147,894 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 147,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 141,911 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust Rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 141,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust Rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,462 miles

Engine light on

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 133,020 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 132,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,101 miles

exhaust tail box poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass missing

straches and damaged to windscreen

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,395 miles

exhaust rusty

slight play both rear rose bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2013 109,394 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

slight play both rear rose bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,378 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,770 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 DYD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LB04 DYD, 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 DYD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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