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SN04 LME

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,913 mi
Last recorded171,913 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 171,913 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 171,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 163,345 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 163,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head light lens is opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head light lens is opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 157,220 miles

Hand brake effort at 16%

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush or pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in bush or pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 157,220 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake effort at 16%

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush or pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in bush or pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 149,347 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 149,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 143,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 131,417 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 131,417 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 123,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 123,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 114,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 114,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 101,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 92,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 80,086 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 71,169 miles

1.slight damage to front number plate

Pass 14 May 2007 62,408 miles

1. front numberplate damaged on edge. †2. both rear tyres slightly scuffed on inner edges, slightly distorted as well.

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 LME is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

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

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