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LB04 VDF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,704 mi
Last recorded196,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 196,704 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 190,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 181,965 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 181,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2013 164,297 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN A POOR CONDICTION

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre side wall slight damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2013 164,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall not down to cords.

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 144,731 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 136,930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front grille missing

os headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,271 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 101,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads approaching indicator bar

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2008 97,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/r, adult belt not tested.

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 VDF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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