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LB53 YDM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 YDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 138,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 129,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 119,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 119,642 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 111,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,200 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 95,999 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 95,999 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 77,959 miles

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

exhaust corroded

possible leak of power steering oil

Fail 3 May 2013 77,959 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

possible leak of power steering oil

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 56,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 51,621 miles

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

both rear (front) track controll arm bushes worn

brakes may require servising

near side rear upper compliance bush worn

off side rear upper compliance bush worn

Fail 14 May 2010 51,621 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear upper rear compliance bushes showing signs of wear

brakes may require servising

front brake pads low in material

near side rear (front) track controll arm bush worn

off side rear (front)track controll arm bush worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,552 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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LB53 YDM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LB53 YDM, 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 LB53 YDM registered?

LB53 YDM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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