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LA04 LLM

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,725 mi
Last recorded178,725 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 178,725 miles

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

general corrosion around underbody and outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2019 174,502 miles

General Underbody corrosion around inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 171,372 miles

Both front headlights faded

Both front number plate cracked and faded

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Exhaust corroded in places

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear arm bushers slight play

Underside corrosion in places

Various rubber gators and bushes cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2017 171,372 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both front headlights faded

Both front number plate cracked and faded

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Exhaust corroded in places

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear arm bushers slight play

Underside corrosion in places

Various rubber gators and bushes cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2016 165,824 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 158,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exaust rear box corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 158,824 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 144,099 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2014 144,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2013 130,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,935 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

nearside front rear subframe bush has slight movement

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,308 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,923 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,137 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,854 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 LLM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLM, 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 LLM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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