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LD04 PGV

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,670 mi
Last recorded158,670 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 PGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 158,670 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 158,635 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 145,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,577 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 132,555 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,490 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,589 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 PGV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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