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LC04 RBZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,666 mi
Last recorded93,666 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 RBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 93,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,228 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 90,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 87,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,264 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,261 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,041 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,041 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,952 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

shields fitted

slight play in both rear upper rose joints

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,359 miles

both rear tyre treads on 2mm

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,182 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,423 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,882 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,992 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC04 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC04 RBZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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