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LA04 CXW

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,314 mi
Last recorded127,314 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,314 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 127,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 116,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,029 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,420 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,420 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,860 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 29,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CXW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

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

Is LA04 CXW safe to buy?

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