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LB04 VEF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,572 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 108,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,925 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 10 Jan 2018 104,925 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,128 miles

Front headlamps have product on them

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded rear and throughout

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,273 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,122 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 62,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,213 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

wiper blades split but clearing screen effectively

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,057 miles

Drivers mirror cracked

Front brake pads getting low

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 VEF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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