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LB04 WME

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,917 mi
Last recorded207,917 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WME
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 207,917 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front back bush mark in yellow excess movement under load (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front back bush mark in yellow excess movement under load (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside front (1.7.5a)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory front brake application uneven

Pass 5 Nov 2016 207,883 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

front brake application is uneven sticking

Pass 7 Nov 2015 191,828 miles

advisory under tray and engine cover fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 167,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 167,055 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 159,565 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 24 Oct 2012 159,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 158,808 miles

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

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 2 Jun 2010 152,681 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 28 May 2009 144,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 125,595 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 93,222 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2007 93,222 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside wiper blade split

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 WME is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WME, 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 WME is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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