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SN04 LNW

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,992 mi
Last recorded99,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 LNW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 99,988 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking at rear of front subframe (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,318 miles

Front tyres scrubbed slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,852 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 92,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 87,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 84,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 73,695 miles

suspect h/lamp levelling device fault

Fail 21 May 2013 73,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspect h/lamp levelling device fault

Pass 24 May 2012 65,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,860 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2009 44,859 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,296 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 LNW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc 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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

SN04 LNW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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