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LB04 LYX

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,079 mi
Last recorded93,079 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 LYX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,079 miles

Both rear tyres low + wearing unevenly

Engine/ gearbox torque mount has movement, but not excessive presently

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens yellowed causing no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint dust cover split caused issue (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens yellowed causing no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres low + wearing unevenly

Engine/ gearbox torque mount has movement, but not excessive presently

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,825 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 56,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,249 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,142 miles

both front wiper blade ends split

near side front tyre tread on 2mm

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 LYX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

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