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LB53 RHU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,586 mi
Last recorded94,586 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 RHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 94,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,135 miles

Exhaust rubber missing, system still supported

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake return spring missing, o/s/r

Fail 1 Jun 2012 90,135 miles

Exhaust rubber missing, system still supported

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake return spring missing, o/s/r

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,049 miles

exhaust mounting rubber missing(exhaust still suported)

Pass 29 May 2009 75,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2008 71,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,752 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 64,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,326 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 RHU 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 80%.

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 RHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB53 RHU registered?

LB53 RHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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