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LB04 EAW

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,754 mi
Last recorded101,754 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deterated (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,024 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 100,024 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,020 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,556 miles

rear exhust box is poor

Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,556 miles

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

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

rear exhust box is poor

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,245 miles

Oil leak

front discs are lipped

n/s/f has a cit on the outer sidewall

n/s/r lense is cracked

rear discs are lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,300 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 EAW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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