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LB04 VCE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,730 mi
Last recorded136,730 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 136,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 134,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 130,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 122,899 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 118,795 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 118,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 116,986 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 116,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 114,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 103,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 99,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 99,229 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 92,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre in poor condition splitting and worn inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 84,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 84,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 77,345 miles

battery tired

Fail 28 May 2012 77,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery tired

oil filter leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,525 miles

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

near side front wiper blade split at ends

off side front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 15 May 2008 42,887 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 33,213 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 VCE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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