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LB04 FGD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 FGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 98,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 98,140 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,838 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,838 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,280 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounts worn soft

Fail 8 Sep 2011 81,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,436 miles

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,510 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 65,509 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,702 miles

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

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

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 FGD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FGD, 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 FGD registered?

LB04 FGD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LB04 FGD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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