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LA04 CZS

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,150 mi
Last recorded136,150 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 136,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nearside lower suspension arm slight play

rear exhaulst box slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 136,089 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside, marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, marked with chalk (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Bad oil leak from engine area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,956 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,665 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 113,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,446 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,750 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 86,750 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,484 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,336 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 44,081 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,081 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,509 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,509 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,776 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 CZS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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