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LB04 DZX

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,885 mi
Last recorded143,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 143,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 143,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 141,541 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 141,511 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 140,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 136,495 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 133,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,240 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,942 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 107,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,152 miles

EML LIGHT ON

FRONT HEAD LAMP LENS ARE OPAQUE

OIL LEVEL LOW

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,656 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 57,799 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 57,799 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 49,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 38,519 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DZX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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