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LA04 CVW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,605 mi
Last recorded138,605 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2019 138,604 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

washer bottle leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust is rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2018 131,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,506 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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs are worn and exhaust is rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2017 126,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs are worn and exhaust is rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,024 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 117,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust is rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2014 109,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust is rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2013 100,477 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

exhaust is rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,477 miles

Oil leak

engine management light is on

exhaust is rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,310 miles

Oil leak

engine management light is on

exhaust is rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2012 92,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

exhaust is rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,228 miles

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

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

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

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,094 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,354 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 CVW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

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

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