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LB04 VAV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,868 mi
Last recorded81,868 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VAV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,868 miles

Front drop link rubbers perishing

NSF tyre low in tread

Rear brake discs rusty

Windscreen wipers split on ends

Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Front drop link rubbers perishing

NSF tyre low in tread

Rear brake discs rusty

Windscreen wipers split on ends

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,979 miles

All brake discs rusty

Front drop link rubbers split

NS handbrake cable sticking slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2016 78,979 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All brake discs rusty

Front drop link rubbers split

NS handbrake cable sticking slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,883 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 76,660 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,178 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,178 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,281 miles

Engine undertray damaged, oil filter leaking

OSF antiroll bar link has play in a ball joint

OSR tyre heavily worn

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,777 miles

NSF tyre con 2mm and bald on outer extremity, OSF tyre on 2mm and bald on inner extremity

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,885 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 VAV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc 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 VAV, 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 VAV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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