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SN04 LLD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,971 mi
Last recorded134,971 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 LLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 134,971 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe, offside centre mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear upper (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside handbrake return spring missing

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2017 128,081 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside parking brake low

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

bonnet pull handle broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 127,992 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not tested (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poss choked (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside parking brake low

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

bonnet pull handle broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,930 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,855 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front inner D and end float on bar (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring missing (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring missing (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 110,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front subframe bushes showing wear but not excessive movement

ignition lock stiff

rear brake discs showing corrosion and slight judder on test

rear trailing arm bushes (into floor) showing separation but not excessive movement

slight bind noted at o/s/f brake

Fail 5 Mar 2015 110,400 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front subframe bushes showing wear but not excessive movement

ignition lock stiff

rear brake discs showing corrosion and slight judder on test

rear trailing arm bushes (into floor) showing separation but not excessive movement

slight bind noted at o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,883 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,854 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 75,854 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,562 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,562 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,724 miles

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

Offside 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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SN04 LLD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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