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LB53 RLV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,609 mi
Last recorded206,609 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 RLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 206,609 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front lower ball joint worn

slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2016 193,785 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 193,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 178,867 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 178,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 162,343 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 4 Feb 2014 162,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 142,527 miles

both rear lower hub bushes have play

both rear tyres steping in tread badly

dent to under side of chassis

various under body componants have been greased

Pass 4 Feb 2012 122,495 miles

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing edges

hand b rake travel high

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,869 miles

exhaust corroded

kerb damage to alloys

sills coverd by plastic

slight lip on front brake discs

air box mantin broken

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,880 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,408 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,301 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 RLV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB53 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

LB53 RLV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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