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LB04 WPT

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,095 mi
Last recorded158,095 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WPT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 158,095 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 158,095 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 Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 142,430 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 142,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,070 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 134,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,392 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 106,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,350 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,350 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,747 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,113 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,519 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 30,519 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,645 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,483 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 WPT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WPT, 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 WPT registered?

LB04 WPT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2004.

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