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LA04 XOZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

172,770 mi
Last recorded172,770 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XOZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 172,770 miles

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

various suspension components corroded rear

Pass 9 Jul 2024 168,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rotational noise coming from hand brake drums.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 168,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rotational noise coming from hand brake drums.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 160,768 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 152,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 151,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 150,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 147,410 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 143,466 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 143,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 138,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 134,406 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Jun 2014 130,476 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 126,273 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 117,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 90,288 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 XOZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

LA04 XOZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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