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LA04 LGJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,457 mi
Last recorded151,457 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 151,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 148,969 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired starting to rust (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer and offside sills corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 141,176 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,380 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 129,380 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,356 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 126,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,467 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,586 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,177 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 108,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,326 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,607 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,356 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 78,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,545 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 LGJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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