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LA04 LKV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,570 mi
Last recorded62,570 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,570 miles

Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 62,320 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,865 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 60,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,106 miles

MIL light on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower ball joints (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexi pipe and rear box deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2017 59,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

MIL light on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower ball joints (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexi pipe and rear box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,558 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,168 miles

MIL light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,168 miles

MIL light on

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,551 miles

slight play o/s/f drop link

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,551 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,458 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front brakes wearing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,241 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,433 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,400 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 LKV 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 LKV, 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 LKV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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