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LB04 YPV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,128 mi
Last recorded112,128 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 112,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,391 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 105,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 98,608 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 98,608 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,639 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 90,636 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,755 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,850 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

engine manegement light on

front inner pads worn

slight splitt in nsf inner cv boot

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,064 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

nsr tyre worn

osr tyre worn to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,130 miles

movement both front drive shafts

nsf tyre worn outer edge

osf drive drive shaft inner cvboot leaking

osr tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,667 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,607 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 YPV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

LB04 YPV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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