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LA04 CXT

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,379 mi
Last recorded143,379 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 143,379 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 134,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 Jan 2015 134,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,951 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 93,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,011 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake is slightly binding.

Offside outer windscreen washer jet aim is too high and misses the screen.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 67,888 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)

Fail 29 May 2008 67,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 May 2007 51,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CXT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

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

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The MOT history for LA04 CXT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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