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LA04 CVN

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,847 mi
Last recorded155,847 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 155,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 151,226 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 151,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 143,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 142,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

car thick with dirt under side

Fail 24 Oct 2017 142,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

car thick with dirt under side

Pass 25 Oct 2016 128,388 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn more on inside edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 22 Oct 2016 128,383 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn more on inside edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall of tyre

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skins is corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2015 120,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall of tyre

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skins is corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,749 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 83,745 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,202 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust box corroding

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 21 Jan 2012 70,202 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box corroding

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2010 58,247 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 48,678 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 48,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2008 43,881 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner lamp lens cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2008 43,881 miles

nearside rear inner lamp lens cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 May 2007 35,626 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 CVN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

LA04 CVN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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