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LB04 LYT

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,618 mi
Last recorded70,618 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 LYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,618 miles

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

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,093 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,712 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,933 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 59,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,062 miles

rear exhaust back box, outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 43,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 35,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,823 miles

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

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 LYT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

LB04 LYT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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