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LD04 PFF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top radius arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top radius arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 86,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top radius arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low re fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top radius arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,559 miles

Nearside Rear Upper top radius arm slight play

Offside Rear Upper top radius arm slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,217 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,904 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 73,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,433 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 72,106 miles

headlights poor

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,106 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

headlights poor

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Slight play in upper suspension arms

Fail 19 Oct 2018 71,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Slight play in upper suspension arms

Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,179 miles

Rear slight play in both rear upper suspension arms

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,539 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,057 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 58,057 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 45,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,384 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 PFF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc 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 LD04 PFF, 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 LD04 PFF registered?

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

Is LD04 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 PFF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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