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LB04 YNZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,518 mi
Last recorded181,518 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 181,518 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 181,518 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 176,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 164,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 155,995 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 147,752 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

N/S front ABS ring split

N/S rear tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S front ABS ring split

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in O/S front lower suspension arm bushes

slight play in N/S front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 5 May 2016 143,462 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 141,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 May 2015 141,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 135,652 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 133,775 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild very rusty & insecure

Pass 28 May 2012 121,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight up and down movement passengers rear wheel

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

Pass 26 May 2011 106,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 86,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 76,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 57,997 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 57,311 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YNZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

LB04 YNZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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