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LB54 ECV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 ECV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,880 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 115,848 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 109,953 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,209 miles

body damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,739 miles

Oil leak

e.m.l. on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,001 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 73,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,169 miles

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,182 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,255 miles

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

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

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 ECV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LB54 ECV, 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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LB54 ECV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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