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LA04 LFX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

274,506 mi
Last recorded274,506 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 274,506 miles

eml light on

front wipers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2012 274,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2011 232,122 miles

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 232,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 206,540 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 201,165 miles

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

offside wing mirror marked

Fail 17 Aug 2010 201,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

offside wing mirror marked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 167,059 miles

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 121,044 miles

nearside rear support bracket for handbrake slightly loose.

Pass 7 May 2008 107,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both wiper blabes torn

Fail 2 May 2008 107,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both wiper blabes torn

osf nsf on limits

Pass 22 May 2007 72,742 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 72,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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 LFX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

LA04 LFX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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