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LC04 EWZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,161 mi
Last recorded119,161 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 EWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 15 Oct 2016 102,319 miles

All brake hose ferrules on vehicle corroded

All coil springs on vehicle corroded

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray covering front sub-frame

Fail 11 Oct 2016 102,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within central 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within central 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

All brake hose ferrules on vehicle corroded

All coil springs on vehicle corroded

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray covering front sub-frame

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 82,652 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,383 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,844 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,162 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,194 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LC04 EWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EWZ, 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 EWZ registered?

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

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