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LA04 LHK

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,106 mi
Last recorded139,106 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 139,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 139,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 132,536 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 132,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 123,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,110 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,836 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 105,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside+nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,747 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside+nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,097 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,681 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 LHK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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