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LD04 PGE

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,670 mi
Last recorded140,670 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 PGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 140,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,302 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,922 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing X 2 Upper O/S and N/S. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,848 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X 2 (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush X 4 offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 122,848 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X 2 (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush X 4 offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,378 miles

adv exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,430 miles

adv exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear box outer skin rusted

Fail 15 Feb 2013 109,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear box outer skin rusted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 105,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

main beam warning lamp inop

Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,463 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,678 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,344 miles

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

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

front brakes wearing thin

Fail 31 Jan 2008 65,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brakes wearing thin

Fail 2 Feb 2007 50,362 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,362 miles

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

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 PGE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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