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LB04 WNS

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WNS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 87,741 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 87,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,467 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 77,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,511 miles

Centre Front engine stabaliser coming unbonded

Nearside Front head light has misting on lense

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Front head light has misting on lense

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 66,511 miles

Centre Front engine stabaliser coming unbonded

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

Nearside Front head light has misting on lense

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Front head light has misting on lense

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

o/s washer jet unblocked

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,785 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 52,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 52,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 49,495 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 47,100 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 42,360 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 42,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,371 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,406 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 27,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WNS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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