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LA53 ODG

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,609 mi
Last recorded109,609 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ODG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,609 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses fitted to vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heads light units foggy

osf head light beam only just vivible

steering components corroded tie rods and track rod ends

Fail 15 Jul 2019 109,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses fitted to vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heads light units foggy

osf head light beam only just vivible

steering components corroded tie rods and track rod ends

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill prescribed areas

various underside components corroded including prescribed areas, not considered excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2018 106,002 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill prescribed areas

various underside components corroded including prescribed areas, not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,550 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and soft.225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front headlamps clouded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,969 miles

2 x front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

various components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked rear bush (2.4.G.1)

2 x front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

various components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,345 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 93,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,057 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 88,057 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake return spring missing offside rear

rear shox corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,275 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake return spring missing offside rear

rear shox corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,088 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,091 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,482 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 63,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,466 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,513 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 ODG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ODG, 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 ODG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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