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LA04 LKZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,361 mi
Last recorded122,361 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 122,361 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2025 122,361 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2024 120,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front lower gear box mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

some corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches near suspension mounts

Fail 7 Sep 2024 120,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front lower gear box mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

some corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches near suspension mounts

Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 116,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 94,891 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,244 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 90,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,634 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

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)

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

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

chip on screen

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,611 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,910 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,392 miles

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

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

park brake lever slightly high

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,787 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,511 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 27,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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 LKZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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