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WA04 AHD

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,321 mi
Last recorded182,321 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 AHD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 182,321 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 182,264 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 165,218 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 165,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 143,494 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 143,439 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 126,844 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 116,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,510 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2011 93,187 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,762 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 79,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,972 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2007 40,697 miles

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)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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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