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LB04 EAP

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,121 mi
Last recorded133,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EAP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 133,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake just met the requirements

Pass 23 Aug 2021 132,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 132,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 130,234 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 130,168 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 127,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2019 127,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 125,164 miles

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

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

engine stability mount deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2018 125,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

engine stability mount deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2017 119,092 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust front flexi's slightly deterioted

exhaust system deterioted (backbox)

Fail 18 May 2017 119,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust front flexi's slightly deterioted

exhaust system deterioted (backbox)

Pass 9 May 2016 116,144 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 116,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 111,392 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,749 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 99,749 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 95,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,455 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 73,410 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,653 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 37,653 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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 EAP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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