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LC04 PVZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,845 mi
Last recorded65,845 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 PVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,845 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 63,741 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both heaDLIGHTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 61,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,322 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 57,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,324 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 51,324 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,693 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 48,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 May 2013 41,084 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 2 May 2013 41,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 17 May 2012 38,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,344 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,659 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 PVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

LC04 PVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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