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LA53 HWP

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,486 mi
Last recorded128,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 128,486 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 128,421 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 113,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,415 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 112,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,644 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 985,163 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,185 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 88,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,515 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,652 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,637 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,144 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,398 miles

both front discs rusty

nearside front door mirror missing

outter cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,982 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 29,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,592 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 HWP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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