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LB04 VCC

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,810 mi
Last recorded138,810 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 138,810 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre inner tread showing wear

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,753 miles

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

brake pipe at o/s/r brake hose showing surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre inner tread showing wear

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,120 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 130,096 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,435 miles

Axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (5.3.1,b,i)

Axle (2) wheel bearings have slight free play/wear present (5.1.3,a,i)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter has minor deterioration present not likely to allow the ingress of dirt etc (2.1.3,g,i)

Nearside Rear wheel rim has minor distortion present (5.2.2,a,ii)

Offside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid (3.5,a)

The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating (8.1,a)

Fail 26 Jun 2018 123,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (5.3.1,b,i)

Axle (2) wheel bearings have slight free play/wear present (5.1.3,a,i)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter has minor deterioration present not likely to allow the ingress of dirt etc (2.1.3,g,i)

Nearside Rear wheel rim has minor distortion present (5.2.2,a,ii)

Offside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid (3.5,a)

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required (1.4.1,a)

Presence of engine oil indicating a slight leak ((8.4.1,a,i)

The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating (8.1,a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,712 miles

ALL tyre valves stems are slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Centre Front windscreen washers do not provide any liquid (100%) (8.2.3)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam lens is dirty/deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear suspension spring extreme end(s) are corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam lens is dirty/deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end(s) are corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present greater than 25 mm (4.1D.1a)

Rear Park brake imbalance has been recorded at 48% (3.7B.6b)

The headlamps European dipped beams are about symmetrical with the beam control at II (1.8B,2)

The rear exhaust silencer is excessively deteriorated (7.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 110,712 miles

ALL tyre valves stems are slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Centre Front windscreen washers do not provide any liquid (100%) (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam lens is dirty/deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear suspension spring extreme end(s) are corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam lens is dirty/deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end(s) are corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present greater than 25 mm (4.1D.1a)

Rear Park brake imbalance has been recorded at 48% (3.7B.6b)

The headlamps European dipped beams are about symmetrical with the beam control at II (1.8B,2)

The rear exhaust silencer is excessively deteriorated (7.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,292 miles

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band has worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.61 mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.57 mm

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is excessively deteriorated but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(8.2.3)The centre front windscreen washers do not adequately provide liquid to clear the remaining swept area of the windscreen

(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washers have 50%,which do not adequately provide liquid to clear the swept area of the windscreen

(8.2.3)The offside front windscreen washers have 50%,which do not adequately provide liquid to clear the swept area of the windscreen

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 6 Jul 2015 103,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(1.0)The nearside rear reverse lamp does not illuminate when required

(1.9.2b)The nearside rear between boot lid and body panelling the electrical wiring is damaged but not able to prove it would be a hazard

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band has worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.61 mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.57 mm

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is excessively deteriorated but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(8.2.3)The centre front windscreen washers do not adequately provide liquid to clear the remaining swept area of the windscreen

(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washers have 50%,which do not adequately provide liquid to clear the swept area of the windscreen

(8.2.3)The offside front windscreen washers have 50%,which do not adequately provide liquid to clear the swept area of the windscreen

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 7 Jul 2014 94,992 miles

(1.0)The nearside rear reverse lamp does not illuminate when required

(1.8B.2)The headlamps horizontal images were too low when the beam aim control was set at position I

(2.4G.2)The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2.4G.2)The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2c)The engine has a slight oil leak

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil level are required as today the minimum vehicle manufacturer recommendations were not complied with

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 37%,clearly indicating that service is required

(4.0)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.12mm

(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rim is distorted

(6.2B.2)The offside front drivers door lock has a 1/3 of the securing devices missiing

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is excessively deteriorated

(8.2.3)Alhough the windscreen washers do provide adequate liquid to effectively clear the swept area and zone A,they are ready for service

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,992 miles

(1.0)The nearside rear reverse lamp does not illuminate when required

(1.8B.2)The headlamps horizontal images were too low when the beam aim control was set at position I

(2.4G.2)The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2.4G.2)The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2c)The engine has a slight oil leak

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil level are required as today the minimum vehicle manufacturer recommendations were not complied with

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 37%,clearly indicating that service is required

(4.0)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.12mm

(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rim is distorted

(6.2B.2)The offside front drivers door lock has a 1/3 of the securing devices missiing

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is excessively deteriorated

(8.2.3)Alhough the windscreen washers do provide adequate liquid to effectively clear the swept area and zone A,they are ready for service

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,766 miles

(2.4G.2)The offside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(6.2B.2)The offside front door lock has 1/3 of the retaining devices missing but is secure at the time of examination

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating but not resulting in a major leak at the time of examination

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting at the ends

(8.2.2)The offside windscreen wiper blade is splitting at the ends

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer and or owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,888 miles

(2.1.4b)The steering lock mechanism appears to be malfunctioning

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(7.3D.4)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers have 33%, the centre windscreen washers have 66%, and the offside windscreen washers have 66%, which do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area and zone A of the windscreen

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

(2.1.4b)The steering lock mechanism appears to be malfunctioning

(3.4.1c)The ABS warning lamp and additional brake warning lamp simultaineously intermittently stayed on indicating that a fault was preseent, then started to function as normal thereafter.

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(7.3D.4)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers have 33%, the centre windscreen washers have 66%, and the offside windscreen washers have 66%, which do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area and zone A of the windscreen

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,850 miles

(2d)Personal effects left within the boot/vehicle must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to an mot test station for an examination

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the test

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,249 miles

(8.2.2)The nearside (Left side) windscreen wiper blade is slightly split on the ends

(8.2.2)The offside (Right side) windscreen wiper blade is slightly split on the ends

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,053 miles

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,901 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 24,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 17 May 2007 24,554 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 VCC 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 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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