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LA53 ODX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,294 mi
Last recorded119,294 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ODX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 119,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2016 114,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp stays on indicating a fault

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 109,251 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp stays on indicating a fault

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,623 miles

engine management lamp indicates a fault

exhaust back box deteriorated

seat cover covering rear centre seat belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2013 101,656 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front tyre has small splits on inside wall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,762 miles

engine management lamp remains on with engine running

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,134 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,134 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 81,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 67,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,321 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 ODX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

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

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