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LA04 LJE

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,912 mi
Last recorded93,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,912 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust box Corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 89,126 miles

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

advise engine management light on

advise rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,113 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise engine management light on

advise rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,235 miles

advise front and rear discs rusty

advise rear exhaust very rusty

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,248 miles

advise front and rear brake discs

advise rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2015 83,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise front and rear brake discs

advise rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 73,687 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 73,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,465 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 58,927 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 58,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,063 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 LJE 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 76.5%.

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

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