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WA04 CMX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 CMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 125,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2021 120,160 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,646 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,096 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 112,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,644 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 103,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,945 miles

Front gearbox mount bush worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and upper hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and upper hubs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,602 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,602 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 87,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,260 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,653 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,093 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

rear silencer casing perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,093 miles

rear silencer casing perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,821 miles

tail pipe casing corroaded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,615 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,482 miles

deep cut to offside rear tyre wall

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges(raised tread pattern)

slight play to nearside front drop link

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,263 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,986 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 CMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

WA04 CMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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