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LC04 EWR

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,530 mi
Last recorded140,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 EWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 140,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm flat spots inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split but not affecting clearing screen

Fail 20 Mar 2018 125,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper blade split but not affecting clearing screen

Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate loose

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 109,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate loose

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,078 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,645 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,908 miles

Exhaust outer skin is corroding.

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Apr 2012 72,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,069 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 EWR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

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

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