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LB04 VCJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,496 mi
Last recorded146,496 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 146,496 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 146,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 137,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 125,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 112,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2014 99,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 99,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2013 86,918 miles

rear exhaust box rust

Fail 6 May 2013 86,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box rust

Pass 21 May 2012 76,142 miles

REAR SILENCER ROTTING.

WASHER WATER CONTAMINATED...........Thanx.

Fail 21 May 2012 76,142 miles

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

REAR SILENCER ROTTING.

WASHER WATER CONTAMINATED...........Thanx.

Pass 21 May 2011 64,132 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 64,132 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 52,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 45,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 45,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,960 miles

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

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

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 VCJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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