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LB04 YPA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,805 mi
Last recorded33,805 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 33,805 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 33,805 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 33,796 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 33,793 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,777 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 33,731 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 33,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 33,240 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,299 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 30,719 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,224 miles

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

Nearside and offside front wiper blades split on the edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,049 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,775 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,313 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 YPA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

LB04 YPA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is LB04 YPA safe to buy?

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