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LA04 CXL

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 142,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 134,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 126,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 123,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 123,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 2 May 2019 123,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,949 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,553 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 97,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre very low and centre of tyre has a high spot

Pass 8 May 2015 86,628 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,209 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,770 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 39,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 39,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,740 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 CXL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

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

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