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LB04 FKS

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,850 mi
Last recorded171,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 FKS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 171,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 171,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 166,499 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 166,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 162,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in it.

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 162,984 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in it.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 160,024 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 160,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 157,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 157,006 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 May 2013 140,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 140,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 130,585 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 121,119 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 107,683 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 96,023 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 13 May 2008 83,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 May 2008 83,748 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2007 67,753 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 FKS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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