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LC04 RBV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,943 mi
Last recorded101,943 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 RBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,943 miles

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 22 Nov 2014 96,945 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 96,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advise Engine Management light on.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,837 miles

damage to screen

front brake discs starting to wear and lip

front lower rear-most subframe mounting bushes very weak

front pads worn low

nearside rear tyre split on inner side wall and heavily worn on inner edge

oil leaks

rear exhaust box in poor condition

very slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm pin bush

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,766 miles

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside rear & front of vehicle

front brake pads & discs wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2012 84,766 miles

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

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside rear & front of vehicle

front brake pads & discs wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,989 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,488 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2.5 mm

Fail 23 Jul 2009 54,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres 2.5 mm

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,497 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 RBV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RBV, 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 LC04 RBV registered?

LC04 RBV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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