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LA04 CVS

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,947 mi
Last recorded113,947 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 113,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 101,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre looks like a blade

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 1 of 2 was working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 101,281 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working replaced bulb and didnt fix it (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre looks like a blade

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 1 of 2 was working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 89,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2024 89,196 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And Damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,643 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,961 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,714 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 75,714 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,647 miles

os parking brake needs ajust or repair

Fail 16 Oct 2019 75,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

os parking brake needs ajust or repair

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,001 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,281 miles

engine oil low

Fail 25 Aug 2016 58,281 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,798 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 55,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 52,319 miles

both headlamp lenses 'foggy'

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

offside front seatbelt braiding fluffing/frayed

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 20 May 2013 51,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,401 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 43,020 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,776 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 34,456 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 28,623 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 CVS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

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

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