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LB04 WOA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,137 mi
Last recorded170,137 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 170,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 169,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 169,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

body sill covers fitted

front no plate damaged

n/s rear lower rose bush slight play

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 150,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape over tread area

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

Slight play in offside and nearside rear hub upper and lower joints

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 150,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape over tread area

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

Slight play in offside and nearside rear hub upper and lower joints

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,556 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 123,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,719 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 95,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 84,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 75,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 64,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 56,305 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,721 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,033 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 22,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 22,543 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 WOA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WOA, 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 WOA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2004.

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