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LA04 XOJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,707 mi
Last recorded158,707 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 158,707 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 150,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

plastic covers covering nearside and offside outer door sills

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,848 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,047 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,493 miles

oil leak front engine

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,965 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 100,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,664 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

stone chip in screen

wear on all brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2010 65,576 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,795 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 XOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

LA04 XOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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