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LC04 EWE

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,902 mi
Last recorded204,902 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 EWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 204,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 7 Mar 2018 204,902 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2017 198,962 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 194,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 188,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 12 Feb 2015 188,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jan 2015 188,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 175,845 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 175,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 165,685 miles

Offside front brake disc slightly warped

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Rear brake pads worn low

Unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2012 154,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 138,678 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre feathered on the inner edge

Rear discs in slight poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2010 122,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,590 miles

engine cover fitted.sill covers fitted.unable to see front/rear brake pads.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 82,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,582 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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LC04 EWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC04 EWE, 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 LC04 EWE registered?

LC04 EWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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