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LB04 UMM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,613 mi
Last recorded88,613 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 UMM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,613 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 88,609 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 82,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,717 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,433 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,327 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,381 miles

Nearside rear hand brake bracket loose on suspension arm

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,159 miles

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

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 UMM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

LB04 UMM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LB04 UMM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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