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LB04 DZW

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,727 mi
Last recorded58,727 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 DZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on both front pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion evident on rear suspension ( keep under observation )

exhaust corroded but no major leaks

rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded and should be cleaned and protected (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion evident on all rear suspension parts and should be kept under observation

nearside front disc pitted

rear exhaust section corroded and should be kept under observation

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,996 miles

All suspension and underside components becoming corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi , system becoming corroded. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

All suspension and underside components becoming corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi , system becoming corroded. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,165 miles

exhaust corrosion advancing

flexible brake pipe ferrules corrosion evident

front and rear metal brake pipes corrosion evident

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear parking brake cables corroded

rear tyre treads cracking

slight wear in n/s front suspension link

steering and suspension corrosion present

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,221 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 56,221 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system quite badly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 54,721 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system quite badly corroded

hand brake cable return springs broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,067 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge keep under observation

rear silincer box quite badly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,657 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,657 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,048 miles

front brake pads worn metal to metal front discs scored

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 DZW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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