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LB04 LYU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 85,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 85,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,869 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,344 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 75,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,830 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 72,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has slight cut in wall

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres getting close to limits

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,554 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,988 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 35,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,968 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 34,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,977 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 32,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,582 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 30,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 28,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,805 miles

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

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 LYU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LYU, 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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What year was LB04 LYU registered?

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

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