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WA04 AFV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,513 mi
Last recorded201,513 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 AFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 201,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing damaged but no sharp edges to cause injury

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 195,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 194,504 miles

eml light on

Pass 16 Mar 2020 193,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 191,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 185,562 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 185,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 179,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 173,059 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 168,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 168,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust in poor condition.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 157,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 146,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 146,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 126,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,203 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection of outersills due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,228 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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WA04 AFV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA04 AFV, 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 WA04 AFV registered?

WA04 AFV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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