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LA04 CYZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,299 mi
Last recorded109,299 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 109,299 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seem inside wheel arch between inner wing and chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seem between inner wheel arch and chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken has sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

rear silencer delaminated

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on both sides at joints with hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside sills at ends under sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,589 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cap missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp smashed no white light visible

Offside Rear Pipe swollen under coating

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

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 106,588 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cap missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp smashed no white light visible

Offside Rear Pipe swollen under coating

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

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,470 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 100,470 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,763 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 94,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,362 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,716 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,723 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 72,702 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,905 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,567 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,508 miles

slight play in rear rose joints

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,564 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 51,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front wheels tight to rotate

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

slight n/s/f brake judder

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake grabbs slightly

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,057 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,057 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2007 28,217 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 CYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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