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LB04 UZS

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,054 mi
Last recorded155,054 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 UZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 154,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,427 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 150,427 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 148,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 144,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front side lights slightly tinted

both rear axle trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on exhaust system

front number plate starting to deteriorate

imbalance on park brake

offside head light pattern poor

Fail 15 May 2018 144,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front side lights slightly tinted

both head light lens cloudy

both rear axle trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on exhaust system

front number plate starting to deteriorate

imbalance on park brake

offside rear indicator starting to fade

Pass 16 May 2017 140,812 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 140,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 135,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,953 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 8 Jun 2009 40,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,596 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 UZS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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