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LB04 DXE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

203,435 mi
Last recorded203,435 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 203,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 194,242 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 160,899 miles

Front antiroll bar D bushes worn

Fail 29 Mar 2016 160,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front antiroll bar D bushes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 10 Apr 2014 130,088 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside and offside Headlights deterioated

Rear exhaust deterioated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 130,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside rear side light inoperative

Rear exhaust deterioated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 121,757 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts to inner edge of tyre

off side rear seat not getting to second latch

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,164 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DXE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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