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LB04 BCV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,731 mi
Last recorded130,731 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 130,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 122,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2013 66,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,536 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 37,536 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,631 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 28,631 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inside tread and on tyre wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside tread and on tyre wall

Fail 24 Apr 2008 25,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inside tread and on tyre wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside tread and on tyre wall

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,497 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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LB04 BCV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB04 BCV, 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 BCV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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