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LB04 YPJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,890 mi
Last recorded187,890 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 187,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 187,890 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 183,478 miles

Central Exhaust shield insecure

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded fixed above steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated. No leakage detected

Reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 2 Mar 2019 183,368 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cord visible on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust shield insecure

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded fixed above steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated. No leakage detected

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2018 179,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Oil leak Engine to gearbox in location of crankshaft rear seal ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Product polished to achieve required output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Product polished to achieve required output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded. No leak from system

Pass 22 Apr 2016 171,312 miles

all discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 171,309 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all discs corroded

exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 159,700 miles

Exhaust back box and centre section corroded

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 159,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust back box and centre section corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 137,907 miles

exhaust centre and back box corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2013 137,907 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust centre and back box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,771 miles

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

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

Slight play in N/S/R stub bushes

Pass 31 May 2011 99,632 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 99,617 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 90,934 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 73,944 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 59,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 59,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 48,120 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 YPJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol 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 YPJ, 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 YPJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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