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LB04 WPR

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

218,110 mi
Last recorded218,110 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WPR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 218,110 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 218,105 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 213,135 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 213,135 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both lamps discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pickup ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Caliper binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 206,361 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged And ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 197,177 miles

childs seat is fitted to the nsr seat belt

exhaust is in poor condition

ns abs ring is rusty

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 187,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front ABS pickup rings corroded (3.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system & brackets all corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 178,011 miles

Childs seat is fitted to the nsr seat belt

Exhaust back box outer skin is in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 169,331 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 159,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake fluid looks black

exhaust center and rear boxes outer skin is in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 152,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2012 145,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear hub bushes

Pass 12 May 2011 133,855 miles

Slight play in rear hub bushes

Pass 12 May 2010 119,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 104,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 86,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 63,843 miles

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

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

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 WPR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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