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LD04 PCZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,940 mi
Last recorded162,940 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 PCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 162,940 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 162,940 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 152,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deterioration

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust box shield deterioration

Fail 27 Sep 2017 152,176 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deterioration

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust box shield deterioration

Pass 14 Oct 2016 136,618 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle casing damaged and part missing. (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass smashed.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn with uneven ware. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play in pin/bush/joint towards stub axle. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deflated.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 70% worn with uneven ware. (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak Auto transmission fluid leak. ()

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalanced with offside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle casing damaged and part missing. (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass smashed.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn with uneven ware. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play in pin/bush/joint towards stub axle. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deflated.

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

Nearside and offside headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 70% worn with uneven ware. (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak Auto transmission fluid leak. ()

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 125,359 miles

movement in both front anti roll bar links

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,694 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 114,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,932 miles

Rear number plate worn but still readable.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 98,496 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,245 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 89,245 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 77,462 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,462 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,976 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,976 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 55,652 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 42,280 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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LD04 PCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD04 PCZ, 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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LD04 PCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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