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LA04 XLW

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,895 mi
Last recorded169,895 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XLW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 169,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear back plates brake dust covers corroded both sides

Fail 22 Sep 2021 169,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp levelling device missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear back plates brake dust covers corroded both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2020 154,998 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front wiper deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various brake pipes black undersealed

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 154,998 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wiper deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various brake pipes black undersealed

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 143,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 135,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 135,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,527 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension weaker (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

front brake discs corrosion inner faces

front tyres worn more on edges and cracking

fuel pipe support clips loose

offside front tyre valve cracking

parking brake efficiency low on nearside

rear brake discs corroded

screen chipped

Fail 20 Sep 2017 126,527 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension weaker (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

front brake discs corrosion inner faces

front tyres worn more on edges and cracking

fuel pipe support clips loose

offside front tyre valve cracking

parking brake efficiency low on nearside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,594 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 115,583 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both healights (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light illuminated

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,584 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 110,853 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc outer face slightly corroded

obd light on

Fail 15 Aug 2013 89,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess handbrake travel.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,536 miles

excess handbrake travel.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,122 miles

Coolant above maximum level.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,459 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,199 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,436 miles

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

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 XLW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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