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LB04 EAG

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,975 mi
Last recorded198,975 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 198,975 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge.

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhuast rusty.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 198,975 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge.

power steering pipe rusty.

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhuast rusty.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 183,373 miles

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

front headlights deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 167,885 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 167,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 150,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Apr 2009 132,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

long travel on hand brake

r no plate damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 132,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

long travel on hand brake

r no plate damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2008 105,454 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 85,594 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 EAG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EAG, 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 EAG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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