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LB04 UPD

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,869 mi
Last recorded93,869 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 93,864 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front and offside front [ rear ]subframe rubber bushes worn

Fail 23 Jul 2010 84,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front and offside front [ rear ]subframe rubber bushes worn

Pass 22 May 2009 72,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 60,929 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

handbrake almost at end of working travel

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly and on edges

parking brake slightly grabbing

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight smear/judder from fron wiper blades

Fail 22 May 2008 60,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake discs rusty

handbrake almost at end of working travel

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly and on edges

parking brake slightly grabbing

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight smear/judder from fron wiper blades

Pass 8 May 2007 44,489 miles

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

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

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 UPD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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