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LA53 OFY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,512 mi
Last recorded109,512 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 109,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 98,494 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 20 May 2020 98,493 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 31 May 2019 85,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 85,378 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 70,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 60,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,201 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 56,201 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2013 53,310 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 50,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

split in nsf tyre not to cords

Pass 14 May 2012 50,520 miles

split in nsf tyre not to cords

Pass 13 May 2011 48,293 miles

small chip in windscreen on os

Pass 14 May 2010 46,247 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,676 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 40,442 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,640 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 OFY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

LA53 OFY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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