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LB04 DYW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,189 mi
Last recorded106,189 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 103,949 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,869 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 101,862 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 98,279 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 98,274 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,319 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,528 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,908 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 32,908 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 28,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,043 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 DYW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DYW, 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 LB04 DYW registered?

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

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