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LB04 VBF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,459 miles

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust box deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides brake discs surfaces corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,058 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,010 miles

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

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)

engine management ligt illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,181 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 VBF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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