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WA04 BSZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,577 mi
Last recorded161,577 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 161,577 miles

Coolant hose (engine end of return pipe chafed)

Fuel hoses near pump deteriorating

Rear silencer slight deteriorated

Slight metal brake surface corrosion in places

Slight play in n/s and o/s upper and lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2016 153,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 143,885 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,885 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 132,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 124,641 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 124,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,314 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 113,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 99,864 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 99,864 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,995 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,762 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 BSZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

WA04 BSZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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