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LA04 XNU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,385 mi
Last recorded106,385 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 106,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,858 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 103,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,051 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,133 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 76,670 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,553 miles

Eml light illuminated

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,743 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,141 miles

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,462 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 39,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2007 26,316 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XNU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

LA04 XNU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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