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LA04 CVU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,370 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,327 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,498 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,498 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,686 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 CVU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

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

Is LA04 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 CVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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