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WA04 BSY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 BSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 143,225 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 143,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 135,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 131,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 130,407 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 129,360 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 127,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 124,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside mirror damaged

oli leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,746 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,926 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,097 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside front & rear tyres inner edges worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,372 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside handbrake cables return springs missing

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 BSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

WA04 BSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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