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LB04 FFR

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,596 mi
Last recorded128,596 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 FFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 128,596 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly perished

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,444 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,540 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 123,018 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both rear tyres balled on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,613 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,602 miles

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

slight coolant leak under engine

Fail 16 Dec 2011 89,602 miles

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

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

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

slight coolant leak under engine

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,300 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 10 Dec 2009 62,609 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,402 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 52,402 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,466 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 FFR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FFR, 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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What year was LB04 FFR registered?

LB04 FFR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for LB04 FFR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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