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LB04 LWP

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,423 mi
Last recorded68,423 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 LWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,423 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,975 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 63,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 55,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,551 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,457 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,272 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,032 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,913 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,913 miles

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

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

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 LWP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc 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 LWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB04 LWP registered?

LB04 LWP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LB04 LWP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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