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LA04 CVG

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,982 mi
Last recorded132,982 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 132,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2013 132,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Dec 2012 124,468 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 124,468 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 116,980 miles

underside and arches very muddy.

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 116,976 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside and arches very muddy.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,989 miles

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

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

front and rear bumpers damaged.

o/s/r light lens damaged.

vehicle is very muddy underneath.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front and rear bumpers damaged.

o/s/r light lens damaged.

vehicle is very muddy underneath.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

underside and arches very muddy

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,698 miles

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

underside and arches very muddy

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,511 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 62,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,107 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA04 CVG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LA04 CVG, 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 LA04 CVG registered?

LA04 CVG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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