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LB04 BBN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,678 mi
Last recorded139,678 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BBN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,678 miles

Both rear hub lower bushes worn

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear hub lower bushes worn

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 125,521 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2013 109,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,624 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2012 99,624 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

rear tyres unevenly worn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,674 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 64,870 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,779 miles

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

parkbrake lever has high travel

Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,775 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

parkbrake lever has high travel

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LB04 BBN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB04 BBN, 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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LB04 BBN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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