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LB04 UOW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,254 mi
Last recorded95,254 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 UOW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,254 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 95,254 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,529 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads 3000 miles left approx

n/s wiper rubber split

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2019 92,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads 3000 miles left approx

n/s wiper rubber split

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,672 miles

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

Small cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2018 88,672 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Small cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 May 2017 84,230 miles

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

splits in o/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 19 May 2016 80,010 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 80,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Fail 19 May 2015 75,409 miles

Engine light on

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 75,409 miles

Engine light on

Fail 19 May 2014 68,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2014 68,961 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Pass 14 May 2013 62,716 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

front tyres 3mm

o/s/r tyre split on side walls no coards showing

Fail 13 May 2013 62,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

front tyres 3mm

o/s/r tyre split on side walls no coards showing

Pass 18 May 2012 54,498 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge,

Oil leak

Small cut in left front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 18 May 2012 54,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge,

Oil leak

Small cut in left front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 17 May 2011 47,292 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre no coards showing

Fail 16 May 2011 47,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,676 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Left rear tyre perished on sidewall.

Unable to check left rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted.

Fail 20 May 2009 35,760 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 35,760 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 29,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 12 May 2008 29,298 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 15 May 2007 24,332 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 UOW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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