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LC04 EWJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,464 mi
Last recorded87,464 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 EWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2025 85,302 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2024 82,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2023 81,144 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2022 78,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 77,284 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 77,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,927 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,537 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,676 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,921 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,444 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 EWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

LC04 EWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is LC04 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 EWJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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