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LB54 EDC

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,067 mi
Last recorded212,067 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 EDC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 212,067 miles

Engine management light on

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wing mirror housing missing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 211,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides headlamp lenses oxidized (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wing mirror housing missing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 204,555 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 25 Nov 2016 204,555 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 21 Nov 2015 197,457 miles

Nearside Front very slight play in f/n/s drop link

Rear very slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2014 173,764 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coolant leak n/s front

Pass 29 Nov 2013 150,190 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,794 miles

Alternator/ power steering belt worn

Both front wiper blades split

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 132,432 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Alternator/ power steering belt worn

Both front wiper blades split

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,171 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 118,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,193 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 96,193 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 83,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,028 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 61,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 EDC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

LB54 EDC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is LB54 EDC safe to buy?

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