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LB04 WPL

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,732 mi
Last recorded99,732 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,732 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 99,732 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 66,487 miles

Front both front headlamps deteriorated.recommend cut polishing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,512 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 44,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Image is just a blur, no pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Image is just a blur. (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested Could not test position of patterns due to no pattern. (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,764 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,324 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 34,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

boot not opening

Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,315 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 32,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,192 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,750 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,445 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 22,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,129 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 WPL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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