MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear lower damper bushes slightly worn and split
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle at time of test
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
EML ON
front to rear steel brake pipes corroded
nsf tyre worn low
EML light is on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
minor play n/s/f anti-rollbar droplink
spots of corrosion throughout front to rear braske pipe
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust heat shield broken/damaged..rear brake pads are worn...crack in n/s/r light lens..
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear no plate starting to delaminate...rear exhaust box very rusted...n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber covers split
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB03 DOG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 LB03 DOG, 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 LB03 DOG registered?
LB03 DOG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.
Is LB03 DOG safe to buy?
The MOT history for LB03 DOG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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