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LB04 VDG

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,539 mi
Last recorded95,539 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2021 95,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub-frame, drivers side rear bush. sub-frame in contact with the sub-frame support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub-frame, passenger side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer badly corroded

Fail 1 May 2021 91,939 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heavy rust

oil leak

slight play nearside rackend

Fail 26 Sep 2020 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heavy rust

oil leak

slight play nearside rackend

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,167 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,299 miles

Oil leak ()

heavy rust rear exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,661 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heavy rust rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,226 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 66,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrision rear box and hangers

Pass 5 Apr 2014 64,631 miles

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

rear and front brake pads are getting low

rear exhaust box heavy rust

Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,940 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,952 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 47,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 47,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,249 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 33,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,559 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 VDG 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 73.7%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

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

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