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LB04 BKX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,030 mi
Last recorded118,030 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 118,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play n/s/f antiroll bar link rod

Pass 2 Nov 2011 118,030 miles

play n/s/f antiroll bar link rod

Pass 27 Oct 2010 106,563 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on edges close to limit

Slight play in rear suspension upper arm outer bushes

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Oct 2010 106,563 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on edges close to limit

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

Slight play in rear suspension upper arm outer bushes

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,065 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 74,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,505 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 BKX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BKX, 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 LB04 BKX registered?

LB04 BKX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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