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WA04 LLX

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,803 mi
Last recorded208,803 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 LLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 208,803 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 208,777 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlights dim

Pass 18 Mar 2014 194,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 183,616 miles

front transmission to body bracket is broken

unable to check r/n/s seat belt correctly due to fitted child seat

Fail 26 Mar 2013 183,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front transmission to body bracket is broken

unable to check r/n/s seat belt correctly due to fitted child seat

Pass 19 Mar 2012 173,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 164,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 142,131 miles

crack in drivers side of windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 25 Mar 2009 124,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 124,015 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 98,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 79,956 miles

stone chip close to zone a has been noted.

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 LLX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

WA04 LLX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is WA04 LLX safe to buy?

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