MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s + o/s front arm bushes and subframe bushes worn.
n/s + o/s rear arm bushes worn.
n/s/f + o/s/f flexi brake hoses have rusty ferrules
rusty rear brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
n/s + o/s front arm bushes and subframe bushes worn.
n/s + o/s rear arm bushes worn.
n/s/f + o/s/f flexi brake hoses have rusty ferrules
rusty rear brake discs
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front subframe bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front subframe bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement
slight play in o/s/r hub bush
slight play in both rear hub bushes
o/s/r tyre 2.5mm
rusty exhaust back box
slight play in both n/s + o/s rear hub bushes.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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WA04 BUW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?
WA04 BUW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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