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LB53 RHO

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,938 mi
Last recorded191,938 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 RHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 191,938 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 181,719 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 181,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 25 Feb 2017 168,205 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlights have a poor output

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Mar 2016 153,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 141,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 134,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,111 miles

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

recommend to change rear pads

Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,679 miles

front headlight lenses starting to fade

Fail 3 Mar 2012 113,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front headlight lenses starting to fade

Pass 2 Mar 2011 101,211 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,615 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)

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 RHO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RHO, 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 RHO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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