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LB04 FFT

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,819 mi
Last recorded178,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 178,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 148,929 miles

Engine oil leak from main pully

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 148,929 miles

Engine oil leak from main pully

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 110,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,284 miles

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

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 67,439 miles

adv on slight play in sterring colum

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,658 miles

adv on both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

adv on both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges

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 FFT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

LB04 FFT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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