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LB04 YRX

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,985 mi
Last recorded124,985 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 124,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 111,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,135 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 109,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,305 miles

engine check lamp illuminated at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2016 107,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine check lamp illuminated at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,263 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,298 miles

headlamp aim just passed test

mil lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,352 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,039 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,937 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 29,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,412 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,566 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 YRX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

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

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