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LB54 LHT

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,655 mi
Last recorded101,655 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 LHT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 101,655 miles

headlamp lenses faded

play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,672 miles

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,218 miles

CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,677 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,260 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 75,222 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 66,671 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,004 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,138 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,286 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 42,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 LHT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

LB54 LHT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is LB54 LHT safe to buy?

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