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LB54 EBD

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,830 mi
Last recorded145,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 EBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 145,830 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 133,553 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2022 122,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 122,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,381 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,618 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,337 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades smearing

n/s front tyre has badly worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre has very badly worn on the outer and inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,278 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 48,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,520 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,632 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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LB54 EBD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LB54 EBD, 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 LB54 EBD registered?

LB54 EBD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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