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LA04 CXF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,694 mi
Last recorded130,694 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 130,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,927 miles

1 or more Shock absorbers has a limited damping effect

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear, brake pipe corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre look's to have had a un safe repair to side wall? side wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image and out put poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake poor, lagging

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image and out put poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,185 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 92,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre sidewall has surface cracks

Fail 6 Jul 2013 83,720 miles

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

n/s front door mirror is cracked

o/s rear tyre has a deep cut in the outer sidewall

wiper blades

Pass 6 Jul 2013 83,720 miles

n/s front door mirror is cracked

o/s rear tyre has a deep cut in the outer sidewall

wiper blades

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,291 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,287 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to both front road wheels

slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,142 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 CXF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

LA04 CXF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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