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LB04 LXZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,533 mi
Last recorded155,533 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 LXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 155,533 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 155,529 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush subframe inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 146,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise oil leek on engine

Fail 11 Mar 2015 146,345 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise oil leek on engine

Pass 20 Feb 2014 140,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Feb 2014 140,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2013 130,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 125,492 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 118,467 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 105,598 miles

n/s/mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2010 103,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

boot dont open inspected throw rear seats

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2009 90,263 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)

near side front door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,818 miles

n s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2008 70,818 miles

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

n s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2006 53,304 miles

advise n/s front tyre spliter on side wall

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 LXZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

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

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