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LB04 YSK

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,018 mi
Last recorded123,018 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YSK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 123,018 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating and has a gas leak on centre box

Fail 26 Apr 2019 123,018 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorating and has a gas leak on centre box

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight exhaust blow at centre silencer

Fail 23 Apr 2018 111,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight exhaust blow at centre silencer

Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,800 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in rear suspension lower bushes on n/ and o/s

Uneven tread wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,870 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system getting corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,870 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system getting corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,722 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing low on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 86,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing low on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,393 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

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

O/S/R tyre pressure found low and uneven tread wear on n/s/r tyre [strong advise]

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 78,393 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

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

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

O/S/R tyre pressure found low and uneven tread wear on n/s/r tyre [strong advise]

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pitting on rear brake discs

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pitting on rear brake discs

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

Runout on o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,143 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Head lamp lenes area deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2012 64,143 miles

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

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Head lamp lenes area deteriorating

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2008 29,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,909 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 YSK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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