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CU04 DWF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,501 mi
Last recorded91,501 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 DWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axels

Fail 22 Jan 2021 91,479 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axels

Fail 21 Jul 2020 91,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,972 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,304 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,975 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,202 miles

offside rear minor damage to light lense

Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear minor damage to light lense

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,232 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 54,173 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 36,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,455 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CU04 DWF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU04 DWF, 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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CU04 DWF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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