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LC04 EWS

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 EWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,360 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 112,939 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,225 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,018 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,370 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,834 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 88,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusting

Pass 5 May 2016 86,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 83,952 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,304 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar link has some play

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,423 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,419 miles

front number plate slightly deterioreted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly deterioreted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,191 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 EWS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

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

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