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LB04 UMA

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,806 mi
Last recorded57,806 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 UMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 57,806 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 57,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,159 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 45,159 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,077 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,459 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front o/s tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

wiper blades smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2014 43,459 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front o/s tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,048 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear nearside tyre has slightly cracked on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,048 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear nearside tyre has slightly cracked on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 38,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,569 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,152 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 UMA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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