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SN04 LOA

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,606 mi
Last recorded123,606 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 LOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 123,606 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,429 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 72,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,945 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,945 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,573 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,441 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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SN04 LOA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN04 LOA, 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 SN04 LOA registered?

SN04 LOA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is SN04 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 LOA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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