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LA04 CYE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,454 mi
Last recorded91,454 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CYE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,454 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 90,488 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,814 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,681 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 83,138 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,813 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 81,813 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,699 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 79,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 67,052 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 67,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,216 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,531 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,246 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake hoses cracking.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,903 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,306 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,998 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 CYE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

LA04 CYE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is LA04 CYE safe to buy?

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