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LA04 LKX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 106,401 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,456 miles

front brake discs deteriorated, scored, pitted and thin

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,520 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,109 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,155 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 78,622 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 78,620 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,109 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 61,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,687 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,533 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 43,533 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,630 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 LKX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LKX, 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 LKX registered?

LA04 LKX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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