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LB04 LVC

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 LVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,951 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

handbrake leaver needs little adjustment

Fail 27 Jan 2016 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

handbrake leaver needs little adjustment

Fail 30 Dec 2014 61,643 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,842 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 59,842 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,366 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,243 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cut on inner and outer sidewalls

rear tyres wearing inner edges and cracking

Pass 16 May 2007 35,817 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 35,754 miles

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

both front tyres cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

front wipers splitting but still clearing screen

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 LVC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

LB04 LVC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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