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LB04 YRP

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,072 mi
Last recorded183,072 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 183,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 149,896 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 149,896 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,623 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 108,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OSF tyre on Limit

Rear brake pads look low

Rear discs rusty

Slight play in Top ball joint NSR

Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,967 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YRP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

LB04 YRP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is LB04 YRP safe to buy?

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