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LB04 WPJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,253 mi
Last recorded160,253 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 160,253 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 160,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 157,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 154,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall but not down to cords

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 149,794 miles

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

advise engine management light on dash

advise offside rear tyre has a slight cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

unable to fully check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 11 May 2012 149,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise engine management light on dash

advise offside rear tyre has a slight cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

unable to fully check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 143,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 136,479 miles

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

childseat fitted to offside rear

Pass 29 May 2009 121,682 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 90,719 miles

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

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

Sills not checked, plastic sill panel covers.

Fail 17 May 2008 90,292 miles

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

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

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

Sills not checked, plastic sill panel covers.

Pass 1 May 2007 58,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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 WPJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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