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LC04 PYJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,249 mi
Last recorded119,249 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,249 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,646 miles

Both Front tyres worn on Inner edges

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 110,646 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both Front tyres worn on Inner edges

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,082 miles

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. CENTRE & REAR SILENCER CORRODED. SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F ANTI-ROLL DROP LINK. O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT TO BE FITTED.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. CENTRE & REAR SILENCER CORRODED. SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F ANTI-ROLL DROP LINK. O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT TO BE FITTED.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,142 miles

SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE. O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,701 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,755 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 PYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

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

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