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LC04 FHB

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

194,933 mi
Last recorded194,933 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 FHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 194,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2018 194,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2018 194,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 180,982 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 180,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear silencer corroded

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 167,872 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nail in near side rear tyre

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 167,854 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All front sub-frame mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread and tyre starting ti be misshaped on outer edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer corroded

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

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 11 May 2015 146,785 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 146,785 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 131,958 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,931 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 119,913 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 110,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

not able to inspect sills due to ,plastic covers

o/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm-may soon require attention

Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,623 miles

not able to inspect sills due to ,plastic covers

o/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm-may soon require attention

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,309 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,520 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,520 miles

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

accident damage to front bumper on o/s

n/s rear and both front tyres worn to legal limit

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,855 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s front tyre

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

paint damage to o/s front corner

slight cracking to n/s rear tyre in tread area

Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,408 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
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LC04 FHB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LC04 FHB, 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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LC04 FHB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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