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LA53 OCP

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,013 mi
Last recorded140,013 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 140,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 138,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 132,343 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,195 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 109,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,762 miles

Engine man light on

Exhaust system corroding with age

Front tyres getting close to wear bar

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,667 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 90,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,775 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,300 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 66,243 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,147 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 OCP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OCP, 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

How do I check the history of LA53 OCP?

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What year was LA53 OCP registered?

LA53 OCP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is LA53 OCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 OCP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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