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LA53 HVX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,705 mi
Last recorded63,705 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,690 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,898 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,696 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 47,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,787 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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LA53 HVX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LA53 HVX, 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 LA53 HVX registered?

LA53 HVX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LA53 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 HVX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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