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LA04 LJU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,354 mi
Last recorded199,354 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LJU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 199,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 172,274 miles

handbrake cable needs adjusting

Fail 16 Aug 2011 172,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

handbrake cable needs adjusting

Pass 5 Aug 2010 137,564 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 5 Aug 2010 137,564 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,711 miles

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,319 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,908 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 LJU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

LA04 LJU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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