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LD04 PBF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,066 mi
Last recorded104,066 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 PBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,066 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 78,835 miles

Drivers seat belt fraying

Nearside rear trailing arm slight play in front bush

Nearside rear tyre tread depth close to limit

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 78,824 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Drivers seat belt fraying

Nearside rear trailing arm slight play in front bush

Nearside rear tyre tread depth close to limit

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 70,870 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 70,868 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 65,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 65,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 60,426 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 60,424 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot does not open

Pass 11 May 2011 55,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,723 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 31,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 May 2007

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

Pass 10 May 2007 22,847 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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LD04 PBF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD04 PBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD04 PBF?

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What year was LD04 PBF registered?

LD04 PBF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is LD04 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 PBF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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