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LB04 UOE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,326 mi
Last recorded109,326 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,326 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,648 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,646 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,944 miles

exhaust heavily corroded.front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heavily corroded.front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,998 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 87,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,613 miles

exhaust corroded.slight play nsf anti roll bar link.outer sills covered.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 82,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on edges

some play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,563 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 May 2008 60,280 miles

both front tyres wearing low

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2008 60,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing low

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2007 47,638 miles

Cut on offside rear tyre outer wall

Engine oil leak

Main beam warning light tell tale not working. Repaired with nearside main beam. Found problem with wiring in under bonnet fuse box

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 47,638 miles

Cut on offside rear tyre outer wall

Engine oil leak

Main beam warning light tell tale not working. Repaired with nearside main beam. Found problem with wiring in under bonnet fuse box

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,742 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 45,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UOE 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 56.3%.

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

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