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LA04 LGW

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,488 mi
Last recorded125,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,488 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,196 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 125,196 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,048 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 123,048 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 110,396 miles

Both front upper suspension arm ball joint slight play.Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.Both rear tyres worn close to limit.Nearside front anti- roll bar linkage slight play.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,469 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 89,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heavily corroded

movement in front subframe bushes

movement in offside rear hub

rear brakediscs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

h/bake lever close to limit of travel

Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

h/bake lever close to limit of travel

Fail 16 Jul 2008 40,818 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,444 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LGW 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 64.7%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

LA04 LGW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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