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WA04 CPF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,813 mi
Last recorded149,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 CPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 149,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear hoses both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 149,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear hoses both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 139,548 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 139,548 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes at rear to hoses around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 119,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,452 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 107,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,079 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,577 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 39,577 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 20 Mar 2007 30,735 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,733 miles

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

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

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 CPF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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