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LB54 EBJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,162 mi
Last recorded143,162 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 EBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 143,162 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2015 129,588 miles

Drivers door has damage

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil level on minimum

Rear exhaust bout outer skin corroded

Serious oil leak sump area

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 129,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Drivers door has damage

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil level on minimum

Rear exhaust bout outer skin corroded

Serious oil leak sump area

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 122,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust box corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2014 122,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust box corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2013 111,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 111,376 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,475 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 91,817 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 91,817 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 81,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 69,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,189 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,156 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB54 EBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB54 EBJ, 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 EBJ registered?

LB54 EBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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