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LB53 JXK

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 JXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,982 miles

Front Both headlamp lens misty

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to side wall close to point of failure, Recommend replacing tyre: 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,698 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks, WARNING: Oil leaking onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Road tyre has run on when flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 88,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks, WARNING: Oil leaking onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Road tyre has run on when flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,099 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 88,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust joint clamp bolts very corroded and likely to fail soon

oil leak from valve cover gasket

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 86,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air leak on engine

eml on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,349 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall 225/45/17

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,127 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,546 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exshaust corroding

headlights fading

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

exshaust corroding

headlights fading

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,526 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,025 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,025 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,150 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 24,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,078 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,046 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 JXK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JXK, 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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LB53 JXK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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