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SN04 LKY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,853 mi
Last recorded130,853 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 LKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 130,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 130,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front mirror lens cracked

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

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

Nearside advise nearside mirror casing damaged

Nearside advise nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

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

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

oil level at minimum

Pass 25 Apr 2016 124,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise both wipers smearing slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 25 Apr 2016 124,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

advise both wipers smearing slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 May 2015 111,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

both front headlamp wash damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 98,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 98,759 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 88,884 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 88,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 79,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 72,008 miles

windscreen scratched at nearside

Fail 11 May 2011 72,008 miles

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

windscreen scratched at nearside

Pass 11 May 2010 62,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 54,711 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 44,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear seatbelt stalks not checked due to rear seats being covered

Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,568 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

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 LKY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SN04 LKY, 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 SN04 LKY registered?

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

Is SN04 LKY safe to buy?

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