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YX04 LPP

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,892 mi
Last recorded169,892 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 LPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 169,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 162,535 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,601 miles

Slight play at both rear top rose bushes,

Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

backbox corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 154,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

surface corrosion al iner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2019 149,530 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing breaking

Fail 2 Sep 2019 149,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust outer casing breaking

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,749 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 142,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,983 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,761 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 123,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 113,787 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,370 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear silencer corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

recommend checking rear brake pads in 5000 miles

Fail 3 Sep 2012 96,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

recommend checking rear brake pads in 5000 miles

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,321 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn off very low on outer shoulder-recommend regular checks

o/s/r tyre worn off very low on inner shoulder -recommend regular checks

Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,187 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn off very low on outer shoulder-recommend regular checks

o/s/r tyre worn off very low on inner shoulder -recommend regular checks

Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,555 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX04 LPP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YX04 LPP, 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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YX04 LPP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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