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LA04 XMC

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,153 mi
Last recorded74,153 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,639 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 61,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front no plate slighty cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre wall in poor condition - no braiding showing

OSR tyre wall in poor condition - no braiding showing

Fail 29 Jul 2009 56,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre wall in poor condition - no braiding showing

OSR tyre wall in poor condition - no braiding showing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,965 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 XMC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XMC, 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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What year was LA04 XMC registered?

LA04 XMC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is LA04 XMC safe to buy?

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