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LB04 LXP

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Poor pattern on both headlamps.

Fail 24 Jan 2024 101,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Poor pattern on both headlamps.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,912 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported metal bracket slightly loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch on both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 91,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2018 86,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 81,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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 silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2016 73,013 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 66,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 60,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,290 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 46,844 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,285 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 36,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 31,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,934 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)

Pass 11 May 2007 23,113 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 LXP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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