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LC04 PZU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

243,264 mi
Last recorded243,264 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 PZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 243,264 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc suspension arms at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 243,262 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc suspension arms at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 225,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 211,382 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (front and rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded at rear

Pass 29 Nov 2022 205,189 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both strut top mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quite badly corroded on both sills and rear end of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shocker top mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 197,202 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Rose joint seized - no play

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 190,810 miles

Front Exhaust front outer flexy split.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear sills starting to corrode.

Rear Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Underside starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 190,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust front outer flexy split.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear sills starting to corrode.

Rear Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Underside starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 184,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 184,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 171,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Slight play in rose joint

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rattle from multi v belt area

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded at rear

Pass 21 Sep 2017 159,472 miles

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

eml light on

oil leak on engine

underside corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 149,975 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Various light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2016 149,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Various light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2016 149,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 138,813 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,748 miles

oil leak on engine

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 112,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 97,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

head lamp leveling system warning light on

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

head lamp leveling system warning light on

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2011 81,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,148 miles

self park faulty on wipers

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,706 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm and worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,566 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 PZU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PZU, 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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LC04 PZU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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