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LB04 YPZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,216 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2021 52,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,330 miles

Front bumper lower trim damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded/deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2020 49,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper lower trim damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,968 miles

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Rear wiper blade split

head light lens poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2019 48,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Rear wiper blade split

head light lens poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,663 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 47,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,574 miles

engine check light on

Fail 18 Aug 2017 45,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable track control arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

engine check light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

eml on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 43,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,787 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 41,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,810 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering has a slight knocking in column

Fail 15 Sep 2014 39,810 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cut on side wall advisory

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,579 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,371 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,333 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2010 31,333 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2009 228,200 miles

Deep cut to nearside front tyre outer wall. Not deep enough to reach ply or cords. Advise customer to replace as soon as possible. Could be dangerous!

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 228,200 miles

Deep cut to nearside front tyre outer wall. Not deep enough to reach ply or cords. Advise customer to replace as soon as possible. Could be dangerous!

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,713 miles

steering colmun in slightly noisy (clicking when the steering rocked in straight ahead position)but no play found.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,598 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 YPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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