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LA53 OBU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,645 mi
Last recorded184,645 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2013 184,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 184,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 172,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 159,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 150,034 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 144,451 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cut on n/s rear outer tyre wall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,910 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 113,910 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 74,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 74,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 OBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA53 OBU registered?

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

Is LA53 OBU safe to buy?

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