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LB04 VDA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,441 mi
Last recorded97,441 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VDA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,441 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil level is low.

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 97,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil level is low.

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,960 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 87,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,203 miles

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

engine mangament light illuminated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,105 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 31,105 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,327 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 VDA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VDA, 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 VDA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2004.

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