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LB04 YOD

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YOD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,695 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2015 97,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,536 miles

front wipers could be better

Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers could be better

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 53,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,668 miles

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

both rear lower arms appear damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,196 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 30,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YOD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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