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LB04 VBL

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,846 mi
Last recorded175,846 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 175,846 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 175,842 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 172,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,238 miles

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess debonded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 166,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess debonded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,829 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 138,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,384 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has little damping effect

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has little damping effect

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,503 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both headlight lenses going opaque-pattern slightly indistinct

offside front tyre cut in side wall not showing cords

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2014 94,277 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 94,277 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,503 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,289 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 47,633 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 39,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VBL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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