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LB04 ULC

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,481 mi
Last recorded127,481 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 127,481 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 120,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,479 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,266 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,668 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,317 miles

Rear backbox corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,030 miles

slight dampness noted on n/s/f track rod end

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,346 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,325 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,324 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,424 miles

N/S/F sidewall slight cut but not deep enough to reach cords

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,745 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,271 miles

Park brake adjustment recommended.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,038 miles

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

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

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

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 ULC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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