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LB54 LFP

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

204,590 mi
Last recorded204,590 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 LFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 204,590 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 188,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

front registration plate damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2017 188,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

front registration plate damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2016 178,802 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 178,802 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,491 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 173,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2014 152,536 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 152,536 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 132,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 132,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,833 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 120,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 107,767 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

n/s front fog lamp lens missing.

o/s & n/s rear brake discs worn & pitted.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 107,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

n/s front fog lamp lens missing.

o/s & n/s front tyres have splits ply cords not exposed.

o/s & n/s rear brake discs worn & pitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,598 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB54 LFP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 LFP, 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 LFP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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