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LA04 LGG

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,985 mi
Last recorded185,985 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 185,985 miles

Rear silencer getting weak

Fail 21 Sep 2017 185,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear silencer getting weak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 170,571 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 170,571 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 155,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,776 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advice engine warning light staying on

advice underside of vehicle contaminated by engine oil

Fail 29 Sep 2014 139,776 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advice engine warning light staying on

advice underside of vehicle contaminated by engine oil

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,602 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,706 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,641 miles

advice deep cut to front nearside tyre.

advice offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,035 miles

N/S/R handbrake cable bracket slightly loose

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2007 26,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,316 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 LGG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

LA04 LGG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is LA04 LGG safe to buy?

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