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LA04 CZP

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,427 mi
Last recorded144,427 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 144,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 141,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 133,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 126,886 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 119,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern / image. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern / image. (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,474 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 107,473 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,541 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,742 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,750 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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 4 Dec 2015 74,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,569 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,841 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 23,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,033 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 CZP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

LA04 CZP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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