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LA04 LHP

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 95,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure lower arm inner bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 95,787 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND PERISHED ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND PERISHED ()

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,121 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 73,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,351 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,768 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,632 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 50,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 43,512 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,346 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 LHP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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