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LB04 WRL

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,963 mi
Last recorded109,963 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 109,963 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut sidewall

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 106,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure lineing broken (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut sidewall

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,537 miles

Front headlights slight det

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 103,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Front headlights slight det

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty, f/r susp rusty, f/r bhoses rusty, hbrake return springs both rear missing

Fail 7 Aug 2015 100,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty, f/r susp rusty, f/r bhoses rusty, hbrake return springs both rear missing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,518 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,945 miles

drivers belt/n/s rear seat belts slightly frayed monitor/front/rear discs 0/s n/s worn/f/r b/hoses rustyf/r susp rusty/f/r sub frames rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/rear 0/s n/s tyres slightly perished TREAD monitor/n/s tank strap r

n/s tank strap rusty/p/spipes rusty rack noisy monitor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,288 miles

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

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

exaust rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,237 miles

rear indicators pale

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,249 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,773 miles

Nearside 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 WRL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2004.

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