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LA53 HWR

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 126,429 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 126,429 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Spring corroded to backing plate

Slight brake bind on front

Pass 1 Dec 2014 123,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 123,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 123,308 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 122,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside 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 8 Jul 2011 121,449 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear discs.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 120,132 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 114,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 108,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 102,996 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 HWR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

LA53 HWR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is LA53 HWR safe to buy?

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