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LB04 LZA

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,155 mi
Last recorded68,155 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 68,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & off/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s & off/s side skirts present

Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,155 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s & off/s Side skirts present.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,794 miles

back box exhaust corroded

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2021 64,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 64,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Anti-roll bar missing both front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 52,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,441 miles

Engine management warning light on

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,244 miles

Malfunction Indicator Light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image fuzzy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image fuzzy (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades torn at edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,205 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 14 Sep 2012 38,915 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,963 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,511 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 LZA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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