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LB04 UPC

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,545 mi
Last recorded142,545 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 125,266 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 124,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,365 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2016 113,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cut outer side wall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,565 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,807 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,846 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,044 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 61,044 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 9 May 2007 44,000 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 UPC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UPC, 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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What year was LB04 UPC registered?

LB04 UPC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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