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LA04 CWE

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,587 mi
Last recorded102,587 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 102,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 98,895 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,606 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,256 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 84,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,076 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 72,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 64,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,161 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 CWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

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

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