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LB04 WRU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,280 mi
Last recorded132,280 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 132,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 124,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front seat belt lightly frayed

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 106,567 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front seat belt lightly frayed

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 106,457 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 92,808 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 92,808 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,188 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,191 miles

front-rear tyres diff size/design,ns rack boot cut,os wiper poor

Fail 1 Nov 2012 65,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front-rear tyres diff size/design,ns rack boot cut,os wiper poor

Pass 13 May 2011 65,098 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 60,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 57,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,277 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 53,270 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,924 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB04 WRU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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