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LB04 UNJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,913 mi
Last recorded77,913 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 UNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Handbrake cable locking device / return spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure Not fitted correctly into spring seat mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,505 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,474 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,100 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside gearbox diff seal (drive shaft seal) is leaking oil

Fail 30 Oct 2017 63,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside gearbox diff seal (drive shaft seal) is leaking oil

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,596 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,313 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,553 miles

Both front tyres have unusual rips/tears or splits in the sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,112 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 UNJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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