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LB04 WOD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

142,728 mi
Last recorded142,728 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 142,728 miles

Both head lamp lenss deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Exhaus box deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2025 142,728 miles

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

Both head lamp lenss deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Exhaus box deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2024 141,840 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Central flexi joint hitting on brace

Central flexi joint hitting on brace

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2024 141,840 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Central flexi joint hitting on brace

Central flexi joint hitting on brace

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2023 140,271 miles

Exhaust noisy front flexi joint (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2022 138,611 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 138,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction post 1 July 2003 - Failure (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 135,726 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 10 May 2019 132,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 129,195 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 129,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,370 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 117,832 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 23 Apr 2015 113,069 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 6 May 2014 107,618 miles

Eml on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 107,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Eml on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,214 miles

Eml on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,890 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,378 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 48,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB04 WOD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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