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SN04 LLW

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,611 mi
Last recorded168,611 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 168,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 156,498 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,948 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 131,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 120,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,089 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 97,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,847 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,156 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,197 miles

Fuel low warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,197 miles

Fuel low warning light on

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,207 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,123 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing cracks in tread

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 LLW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

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

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