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WA04 BUW

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,162 mi
Last recorded142,162 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 142,162 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 142,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 135,523 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 135,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,136 miles

slight play in o/s/r hub bush

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,247 miles

slight play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,529 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rusty exhaust back box

slight play in both n/s + o/s rear hub bushes.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,677 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 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.

Is WA04 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA04 BUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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