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LB04 VBT

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 144,283 miles

N/S/R TYRE PUNCHED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 129,926 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 114,190 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 114,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,321 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,231 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 46,393 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 VBT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBT, 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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What year was LB04 VBT registered?

LB04 VBT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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