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LA53 OFJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,193 mi
Last recorded67,193 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,193 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 67,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded. outer skin

Fail 25 Feb 2021 67,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded. outer skin

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,129 miles

front headlights deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 65,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front headlights deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,507 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

exhaust backbox corroded and rear mounting broken

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut inner wall

engine light on

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,100 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut inner wall

engine light on

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,946 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,325 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,457 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre pressure low ?

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,466 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,649 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ACROSS BREADTH OF TREAD.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TOPPED UP ENGINE OIL TO CARRY OUT EMMISIONS TEST.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,143 miles

advise front and rear wheel alignment check

advise park brake adjustment

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,444 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 OFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

LA53 OFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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