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LB04 VDR

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,255 mi
Last recorded36,255 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 36,255 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 25,046 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 25,046 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 21,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 20,957 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,876 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2019 20,871 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,827 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,746 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 20,671 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 20,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,742 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 19,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,995 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 17,995 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,373 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 16,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VDR 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 76.2%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB04 VDR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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