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LB04 ECA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,361 mi
Last recorded131,361 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 ECA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,361 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 131,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 125,253 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,075 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,813 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split on ends

o/s/f seatbelt slight fluffing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,251 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2009 75,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

deep cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,269 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 ECA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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