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LB04 WMW

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,309 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))

Fail 29 May 2025 95,159 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe floor mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe floor mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 94,692 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 94,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 94,279 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 94,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

off side front tyre cracking

rear exhaust bocx corroded

slight play in both rear hub bushes

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2021 93,249 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

off side front tyre cracking

rear exhaust bocx corroded

slight play in both rear hub bushes

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,733 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear back box corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 90,623 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 87,243 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front flexable brake pipe ends corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 83,347 miles

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

front flexable metal brake pipe ends corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 83,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front flexable metal brake pipe ends corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 78,296 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit on edges

front sub frame bushes soft

Pass 20 May 2015 74,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 71,466 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 May 2013 69,135 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2012 66,838 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 63,019 miles

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

both front fog lights broken

both front tyres cracking

Fail 24 May 2011 63,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front fog lights broken

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 57,344 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2010 57,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2009 47,857 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 39,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2008 39,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 31,036 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

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 WMW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WMW, 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 WMW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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