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LB04 WRV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,313 mi
Last recorded153,313 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 153,313 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 153,313 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2012 145,074 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 145,073 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust box corrored.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 128,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,850 miles

Front brake pads look worn

Front n/s fog lamp glass broken

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,110 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 31,110 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WRV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

LB04 WRV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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