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LB53 RSU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,051 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 132,012 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 132,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder wearing badly/ has cut to cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,685 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,534 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,569 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 RSU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

LB53 RSU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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