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LC04 UUT

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 UUT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,517 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,517 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

back box exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 86,029 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel uneven application (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close metal wear indicator on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 84,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 81,992 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but visible

n/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but visible

o/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

removed items from drivers view prior to test

repair carried out to o/s/r light unit

tow bar ball/hitch missing at time of test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 16 May 2016 81,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but visible

n/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but visible

o/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

removed items from drivers view prior to test

repair carried out to o/s/r light unit

tow bar ball/hitch missing at time of test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,719 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 71,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,585 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 61,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,528 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 35,527 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UUT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UUT, 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 UUT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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