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LB04 YNJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,059 mi
Last recorded113,059 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 113,059 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 113,058 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 90,965 miles

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

all brake discs worn/lipped

parking brake application uneven

some corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 11 Oct 2024 90,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs worn/lipped

parking brake application uneven

some corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,054 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 66,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 62,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 60,391 miles

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 18 May 2018 57,687 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 57,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 55,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 50,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 48,043 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 41,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,154 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 25,967 miles

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

wipers spliting

Pass 23 May 2007 19,334 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 YNJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

LB04 YNJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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