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LB53 BUP

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,938 mi
Last recorded136,938 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 BUP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 136,938 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 135,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 132,424 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 132,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 124,790 miles

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

oil leak on auto gear box

upper stop light missing

Fail 9 Jan 2014 124,790 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

oil leak on auto gear box

upper stop light missing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,215 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 119,215 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,239 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,255 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 93,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,466 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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LB53 BUP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB53 BUP, 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 LB53 BUP registered?

LB53 BUP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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