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LB04 VDN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VDN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 82,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,366 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,425 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,758 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 69,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,729 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 61,218 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

eml light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 14 May 2015 57,666 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 57,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 53,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 18 May 2013 48,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre gouged on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 23 May 2012 45,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,834 miles

front brake ballance high

slight damage to o/s rear tyre no canvass showing

Pass 12 May 2010 36,481 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 May 2009 31,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,102 miles

o/s front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 21 May 2007 21,743 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 VDN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

LB04 VDN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2004.

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