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SN04 LKG

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,389 mi
Last recorded169,389 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 LKG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2017 169,389 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both sides abs rings cracked (3.4.2)

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight play hub bush and slight play anti bushes d bushes rear

all tyre wearing thin

all underside slight corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 163,110 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)

Pass 18 May 2015 160,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 154,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 149,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 142,796 miles

engine management light on

slight judder in front brakes

slight play in nearside rear top rose bush

Fail 15 May 2012 142,706 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

rear brake discs pitted

slight judder in front brakes

slight play in nearside rear top rose bush

Pass 12 May 2011 135,739 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 135,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 127,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 119,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 112,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 88,079 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lazy at nearside

handbrake lever travel near stop borderline

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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SN04 LKG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN04 LKG, 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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SN04 LKG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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