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WA04 BUH

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 BUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,135 miles

Damage to n/s front wing, outer lens missing from indicator, but no sharp edges at time of test.

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 78,135 miles

Damage to n/s front wing, outer lens missing from indicator, but no sharp edges at time of test.

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,415 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 73,415 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 18 Jan 2012 64,133 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 64,133 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,160 miles

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

n/s/r tyre small cut to outside wall

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,146 miles

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

nearside rear tyrew deep cut on face unable to see if cords showing at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,019 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 BUH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BUH, 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 BUH registered?

WA04 BUH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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