MOT Status
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114,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, damaged outer sidewall and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Front tyre worn on both edges
Oil leak oil filter
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
auxiliary belt starting to perish
centre and rear exhaust corroded
coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre perishing and has a damaged sidewall
Offside Front tyre has a deep cut 225/45 ZR17 W 2011
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
slight engine oil leak
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front brake discs worn/corroded
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front brake discs worn/corroded
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front brake discs worn
both wiper blade rubbers split
exhaust rear silencer corroded
offside rear tyre inner edge worn and perished 225.45.17y
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
hand brake travel high
inner cv boot perishing
hand brake travel high
inner cv boot perishing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre rear seat belt slow to retract
front number plate starting to come apart
rear number plate starting to come apart
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LA53 OEX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?
LA53 OEX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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