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LA53 HYN

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

164,473 mi
Last recorded164,473 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HYN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 164,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper & lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 164,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper & lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 160,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 160,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 155,172 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 153,273 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 153,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 149,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 144,923 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 144,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 137,911 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 137,803 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 131,599 miles

headlamp len's becoming dull

Fail 18 Jul 2016 131,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

headlamp len's becoming dull

Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,032 miles

front subframe, rear bushes worn to limit

Fail 31 Jul 2015 120,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front subframe, rear bushes worn to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,062 miles

front subframe, rear bushes worn

Fail 23 Jul 2014 111,062 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front subframe, rear bushes worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,957 miles

both headlamp lens's becomming dull

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,487 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in o/s and n/s rear hub bushers

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

CANNOT OPEN FUEL FLAP TO GET TO FILLER CAP

Fail 15 Dec 2009 70,587 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

CANNOT OPEN FUEL FLAP TO GET TO FILLER CAP

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,759 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,937 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 63,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,980 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LA53 HYN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYN, 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 HYN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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