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LB04 WPN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,032 mi
Last recorded70,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,032 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,032 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,183 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 63,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,013 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 454,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 454,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,219 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,186 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 WPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPN, 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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What year was LB04 WPN registered?

LB04 WPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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