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LA04 LMU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,097 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 137,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the centre exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 129,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,021 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,757 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 112,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 104,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,528 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,942 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,369 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 9 Jan 2009 63,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,891 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 LMU 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 LMU, 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 LMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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