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LB04 VBK

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,359 mi
Last recorded151,359 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 on car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp range control Warning light on Dash

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Possibly wheel bearing noise

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Height sensors for Light damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,976 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 148,975 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged both side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 140,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 134,385 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 134,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2017 123,560 miles

front gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 29 May 2017 123,560 miles

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

front gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 19 May 2016 117,246 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 107,063 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 96,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 89,095 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 88,953 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 79,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 69,720 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,188 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,266 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 45,266 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,177 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 VBK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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