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LA53 OFH

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,734 mi
Last recorded109,734 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,872 miles

both front tyres wearing low and have age related cuts

oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2018 98,872 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low and have age related cuts

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,227 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded but not effecting focus/aim. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area. (2.3.3b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 90,227 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded but not effecting focus/aim. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer box casing corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer box casing corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,382 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 72,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2013 55,834 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 50,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 40,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,728 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 24,728 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OFH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OFH, 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 OFH registered?

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

Is LA53 OFH safe to buy?

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