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LB04 UON

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 128,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 115,081 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both no beam patern (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre slightly worn inner & outer edges

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 94,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre slightly worn inner & outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,823 miles

o/s/r imdicator not very yellow.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,793 miles

The hand brake travel is near the limit !!!

Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,576 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 UON is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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