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LB04 FKD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,007 mi
Last recorded137,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 137,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,373 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 119,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,409 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,088 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,816 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 73,816 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,405 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 FKD 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 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 FKD, 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 FKD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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