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LC04 PYW

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,223 mi
Last recorded99,223 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 PYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 97,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,258 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 85,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,443 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 83,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,314 miles

both front sub frame rear bushes have play close to excessive

headlamp glasses deteriorated

rear brake pads on limit

Fail 28 Sep 2018 79,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both front sub frame rear bushes have play close to excessive

headlamp glasses deteriorated

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,800 miles

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

both headlight glasses are deteriorating

engine management warning light on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,219 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly pitted

headlight glasses deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,508 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,964 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Handbrake has little reserve

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2014 68,936 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Handbrake has little reserve

Nearside rear tyre has heavy splitting to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,104 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,607 miles

Engine light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,828 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,931 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,746 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)

long hand brake travel

Pass 21 May 2008 41,902 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)

n/s/f tyre cuts in side wall, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,272 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 PYW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

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

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