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LA04 LKD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,136 mi
Last recorded76,136 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 76,136 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Heat shield adrift

Vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust and corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,407 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 69,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,426 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,067 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,944 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 10 Aug 2012 45,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,931 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 41,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,636 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 LKD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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