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LA04 CVR

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,704 mi
Last recorded119,704 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,704 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 119,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,663 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to front pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to front pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear child sear fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer case cored & holed

Fail 22 Jul 2017 98,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to front pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to front pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear child sear fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer case cored & holed

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,936 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also short wipers fitted (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' short wipers fitted (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also short wipers fitted (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' short wipers fitted (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,440 miles

exshaust rear box outer case braking up

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,307 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre wearing unevenly (stepped wear)

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2014 82,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre wearing unevenly (stepped wear)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,308 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)

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

front tyres worn on egdes advise tracking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,221 miles

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

all four tyres worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,860 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake cable mounting bracket on suspension arm is slight loose

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,015 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,321 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 29,321 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,585 miles

o/s wiper blade torn on both ends

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,219 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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LA04 CVR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LA04 CVR, 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 CVR registered?

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

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