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LB04 VBE

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,939 mi
Last recorded117,939 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,495 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 114,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,899 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 106,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 102,466 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 102,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 95,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 93,444 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,145 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,537 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,133 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 VBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2004.

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