MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front not all front washer jets working
Nearside Front indicator bulb starting to show white light
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake discs poor condition
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming away
Rear some wear/play in both rear outer/lower suspension knuckle joints
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb gone white (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake discs poor condition
Front not all front washer jets working
Nearside Front indicator bulb starting to show white light
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming away
Rear some wear/play in both rear outer/lower suspension knuckle joints
5 exhaust mountings split
Front not all washer jets working
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front headlight beam pattern only just visible
Offside Rear indicator bulb starting to show white light
Rear both outer/lower suspension joint knuckles have some wear in them
Rear outer sleeve on rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush centre/rear mountings on front sub frame (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven on inside (4.1.E.1)
5 exhaust mountings split
Front not all washer jets working
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front headlight beam pattern only just visible
Offside Rear indicator bulb starting to show white light
Rear both brake discs look in poor condition
Rear both outer/lower suspension joint knuckles have some wear in them
Rear outer sleeve on rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front brake pads look to be getting low
Not all front windscreen washer jets working
Offside headlight beam pattern only just visible
Outer sleave on rear silencer in poor condition
Some play/noice in both rear lower suspension knuckle joints
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake pads look to be getting low
Nearside front wiper blade split on ends
Not all front windscreen washer jets working
Offside headlight beam pattern only just visible
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Some play/noice in both rear lower suspension knuckle joints
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear mounting bushes on front subframe look worn
outer sleave on rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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WA04 AHD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 WA04 AHD, 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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WA04 AHD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 May 2004.
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