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LB04 UPF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,398 mi
Last recorded71,398 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,398 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS-OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS-OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded NS-OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,292 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 45,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 45,821 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 45,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 44,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 42,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wipers starting to split not a fail so pass and advise

Pass 10 May 2012 37,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,807 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 34,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 30,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,530 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 18,526 miles

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

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

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 UPF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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