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LB04 EAA

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,754 mi
Last recorded136,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 112,785 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Fail 13 Dec 2013 112,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,702 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,174 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 76,174 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,015 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspenion bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,331 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,494 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on inside sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2007 56,494 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on inside sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,344 miles

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

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 EAA 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 64.3%.

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

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