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LB04 LWX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,549 mi
Last recorded100,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 100,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 96,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,212 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear on front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre and rear sections badly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,212 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear on front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre and rear sections badly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust in poor condition ,not blowing

Nearside Rear exhaust on poor condition but not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,840 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,796 miles

Exhaust system corroded, not leaking

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 66,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre cuts in sidewall but no cords exposed.

Pass 2 May 2013 56,486 miles

Engine managment light ON

Pass 15 May 2012 53,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML Lights on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2012 53,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML Lights on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2011 48,267 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 42,851 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 42,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 36,303 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 36,303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2008 30,152 miles

front wiper blades slight splitting

rear fog light intermittent

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,070 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 LWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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