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LB04 FKF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,358 mi
Last recorded124,358 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 FKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,358 miles

Offside and nearside front sub frame rear bushes worn

Rear exhaust box outer skin braking uo

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,623 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear silencer outerskin very weak

Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine oil leaks

rear silencer outerskin very weak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,491 miles

both headlamps in poor condition, starting to effect beam image

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,966 miles

headlamp lens poor (pattern just)

rear silencer weak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,913 miles

headlamp lens getting poor

rear silencer weak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,550 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 76,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,174 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,742 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 37,610 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,610 miles

handbrake travel

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 FKF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FKF, 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 FKF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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