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LB04 EBU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,465 mi
Last recorded93,465 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,465 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 93,465 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 86,350 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,350 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

central washer jets not working

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,451 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear number plate deteriorating advise replacement

Fail 10 Mar 2010 72,451 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear number plate deteriorating advise replacement

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,513 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,904 miles

Both number plates are deteriorating, particularly the front

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,220 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers are split on ends.

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

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 EBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 EBU, 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 EBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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