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LA53 OEX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,202 mi
Last recorded114,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OEX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 114,202 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 110,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 88,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 82,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,269 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,018 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,429 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,429 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,847 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,481 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn/corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,768 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake travel high

inner cv boot perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,400 miles

hand brake travel high

inner cv boot perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 51,774 miles

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

front number plate starting to come apart

rear number plate starting to come apart

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,269 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,421 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,263 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,032 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA53 OEX registered?

LA53 OEX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LA53 OEX safe to buy?

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