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LB04 VDY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,035 mi
Last recorded161,035 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 161,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 161,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,475 miles

Exhaust condition deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 158,473 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust condition deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rose bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 153,947 miles

exhaust flexi blowing close to excessive

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,859 miles

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,210 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2017 138,014 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2016 127,428 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 118,097 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

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

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,097 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,502 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,946 miles

exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

steering lock mechanism not working

Fail 14 Jun 2012 85,943 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

steering lock mechanism not working

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,485 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,613 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre damaged not showing cords

off side rear tyre damaged not showing cords

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,469 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre damaged not showing cords

off side rear tyre damaged not showing cords

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 26 May 2009 52,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,226 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,831 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 VDY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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