MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both sides (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. May require adjustment or repair
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres just legal (4.1.E.1)
Under body surface has rust
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lazy (3.7.B.5b)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
gearbox mounting rubber worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
gearbox mounting rubber worn
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LA53 OFB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?
LA53 OFB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2004.
Is LA53 OFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA53 OFB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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