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LB04 UMW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,951 mi
Last recorded143,951 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 UMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 143,951 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2020 137,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 137,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 130,301 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 130,301 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,063 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 117,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 112,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,084 miles

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit of 1.60mm on 2.0mm

front and rear registration plates deteriorated.

near and offside headlamp covers deteriorated reduced intencity

Fail 11 Jun 2016 105,084 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror housing and cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass hanging off (8.1.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit of 1.60mm on 2.0mm

front and rear registration plates deteriorated.

near and offside headlamp covers deteriorated reduced intencity

Pass 27 May 2015 100,109 miles

Offside mirror housing damaged

Fail 27 May 2015 100,109 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside mirror housing damaged

Fail 8 May 2014 97,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front beake pads near and offside 80%worn.

plastic covers near and offside fitted over sills.

ratle from offside end of engine could be pulley tensioner alternator should investigate further.

Pass 8 May 2014 97,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front beake pads near and offside 80%worn.

plastic covers near and offside fitted over sills.

ratle from offside end of engine could be pulley tensioner alternator should investigate further.

Fail 25 May 2013 93,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 93,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 89,955 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 May 2011 83,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 72,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,789 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 UMW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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