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LA53 OBT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,082 mi
Last recorded169,082 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 169,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 169,078 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 155,086 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,578 miles

offside handbrake effort s has imballance

offside wiper blade worn

play in offside rear suspension upper arm outer bush

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

rear suspension antiroll bar corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,717 miles

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

front and rear suspension anti roll bars corroded

front gearbox/engine stabaliser bush perished

front suspension subframe bushes split and debonding

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension lower arm outer joints worn and have play

offside rear tyre wall split

Fail 4 Jun 2015 117,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

front and rear suspension anti roll bars corroded

front gearbox/engine stabaliser bush perished

front suspension subframe bushes split and debonding

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension lower arm outer joints worn and have play

offside rear tyre wall split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,875 miles

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

headlights lens in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2014 113,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlights lens in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2013 100,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 76,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,470 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 61,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 54,217 miles

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

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 Jan 2009 42,715 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 42,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,071 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 OBT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

LA53 OBT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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