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LB04 VCU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 95,140 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 85,340 miles

front and rear brake pads worn close to limit advise replacment

rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 May 2009 70,634 miles

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

damage to offside door mirror glass

Fail 6 May 2009 70,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to offside door mirror glass

Pass 15 May 2008 55,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2007 40,815 miles

water damage to rear number plate

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 VCU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

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

Is LB04 VCU safe to buy?

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