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LA53 OGB

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,775 mi
Last recorded123,775 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 123,775 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engin (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,947 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 120,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule connection at caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule connection at caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,848 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,471 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,192 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 43,918 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,110 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 OGB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

LA53 OGB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is LA53 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 OGB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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