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LB04 DXD

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,031 mi
Last recorded141,031 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 DXD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,031 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 141,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,863 miles

head light lens fading

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2016 127,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,702 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 117,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,785 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2013 98,460 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,229 miles

rear box on second skin

Fail 28 Jun 2012 89,229 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear box on second skin

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,536 miles

slight play in off side suspension at rear

Fail 24 Jun 2011 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

main beam indicator not working on dash

slight play in off side suspension at rear

Pass 4 May 2010 70,950 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,701 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 38,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 DXD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD registered?

LB04 DXD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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