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LC04 PYV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

234,765 mi
Last recorded234,765 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 234,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 214,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 193,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 168,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 152,448 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 139,270 miles

E.M.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in offside rear lower hub bush

Fail 17 Apr 2012 139,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 20 Apr 2011 126,042 miles

EML on

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,628 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 111,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 93,237 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,534 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 77,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre washer jet not working

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 54,530 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PYV 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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

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

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