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LB04 VCA

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,893 mi
Last recorded164,893 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 164,893 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust system/box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 163,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 161,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 157,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 154,370 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 154,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 150,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,546 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre low and low on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,545 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre low and low on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,217 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 67,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,449 miles

O/s/r tyre mishapen

Fail 10 May 2011 59,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre mishapen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,393 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 45,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,717 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 28,339 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 28,339 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 VCA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

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

Is LB04 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB04 VCA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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