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SN04 LLU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,151 mi
Last recorded145,151 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 145,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,138 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 118,376 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 118,371 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing return spring (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,596 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,763 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,186 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,828 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,033 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 41,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,825 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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SN04 LLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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