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LB04 UKZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,495 mi
Last recorded114,495 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 114,495 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

handbrake grabs

Fail 17 May 2012 114,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

handbrake grabs

o/s/f headlamp aim pattern poor

o/s/f tyre worn & low on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2011 103,156 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 103,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 85,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 85,290 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 68,863 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 68,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 49,571 miles

Both rear tyres worn unvevn .

O/S & N/S rear brake hose & cable mountings bolts loose .

Fail 21 May 2008 49,571 miles

Both rear tyres worn unvevn .

O/S & N/S rear brake hose & cable mountings bolts loose .

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 34,564 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 UKZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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