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LB04 UNT

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,910 mi
Last recorded163,910 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 163,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both lower arm, outer bushes into hub (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 163,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both lower arm, outer bushes into hub (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 22" (8.2.2)

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 152,639 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

both number plate lights very dim

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge 3.5 225/45/17 94w and slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 6 Apr 2016 152,622 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

both number plate lights very dim

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge 3.5 225/45/17 94w and slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2015 145,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 134,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight movement in both rear top shock absorber mounts

Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight movement in both rear top shock absorber mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,263 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 124,263 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 110,378 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 110,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,711 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 81,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 57,410 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 57,410 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2007 42,574 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 UNT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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