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WA04 CMU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,747 mi
Last recorded138,747 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 CMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,747 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear suspension has slight play in a rose bush

Fail 19 Sep 2017 138,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear suspension has slight play in a rose bush

Pass 17 Sep 2016 127,702 miles

Rear exhaust box split and blowing

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 117,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,965 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 104,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,601 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 84,515 miles

both front retainer clips incorectly fitted

noise from engine

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,023 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,947 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 CMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA04 CMU registered?

WA04 CMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is WA04 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA04 CMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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