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LB04 UOU

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,903 mi
Last recorded113,903 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

osr light lense damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,645 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

o/s h/lamp poor image

oil dampness n/s front underside

Fail 14 Nov 2023 110,100 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

o/s h/lamp poor image

oil dampness n/s front underside

Pass 29 Nov 2022 108,008 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,485 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

h/lamps poor

oil leak at front of engine bay

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

h/lamps poor

oil leak at front of engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,154 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 102,199 miles

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

covers on sills

h/lamps poor

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play n/s rear hub

Pass 1 May 2018 99,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut wall

rear ex in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2017 96,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 93,696 miles

Nearside Rear hub has slight play

Pass 12 May 2015 90,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewalls

Pass 7 May 2014 87,001 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Fail 6 May 2014 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 14 May 2013 82,621 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 7 May 2012 78,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 75,658 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front anti roll bar link gaitor split

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,165 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside rear brake disc pitted(borderline)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,446 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 UOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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