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LA04 LLU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,965 mi
Last recorded165,965 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 165,965 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 158,797 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 158,557 miles

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres deteriorated, not exposing cords

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 158,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres deteriorated, not exposing cords

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 157,579 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Pass 29 Jun 2015 156,790 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 156,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 155,948 miles

ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OF PARKING BRAKE

EXHAUST GENERALLY CORRODED

HEADLAMP PATTERN FAINT DUE TO LENZ DETERIORATION

O/S/F WHEEL BUCKLED

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

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

Pass 23 May 2013 152,725 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

HEADLAMP LENSES GLAZED

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

POWER STEERING HOSES DAMP

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 3 May 2012 141,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2012 141,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 14 May 2011 122,748 miles

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

hand brake lever travel noted

rear brake pads showing signs of wear

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 14 May 2011 122,748 miles

hand brake lever travel noted

rear brake pads showing signs of wear

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,393 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 87,292 miles

ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OF HANDBRAKE LEVER

FRONT No PLATE CRACKED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/R TYRE - INNER EDGE WORN & UNEVENLY WORN

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,079 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 67,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA04 LLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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