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LB04 YNR

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,863 mi
Last recorded111,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 111,863 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount creaking

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Jul 2018 111,857 miles

Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement middle (10.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front top mount creaking

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,857 miles

eml light on

engine covers/under covers fitted

hand brake travel

Fail 31 May 2017 111,857 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML light on

Engine cover / under cover fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,857 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 111,854 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 106,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 101,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 95,237 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 88,526 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

oil level is overfull

wear in n/s front suspension anti roll bar end link advise replacement

Pass 26 May 2011 79,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 79,708 miles

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

advise replace n/s wiper blade

engine management light is on

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s tyres are scuffed

Pass 20 May 2010 68,692 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 68,692 miles

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

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

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,962 miles

n/s tyre4s are badly scuffed,nail in rear

Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s tyre4s are badly scuffed,nail in rear

Fail 6 Jun 2008 45,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs and pads are worn advise replacement

front tyres are worn to 2 and 3mm

n/s tyres are scuffed

rear wiper blade is torn

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,482 miles

front brake discs and pads are worn advise replacement

front tyres are worn to 2 and 3mm

n/s tyres are scuffed

rear wiper blade is torn

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2007 31,732 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 YNR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YNR, 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 YNR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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