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WA04 LVV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,941 mi
Last recorded177,941 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 LVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 177,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing uneven - needs to be kept under observation

Offside Rear tyre is wearing uneven - needs to be kept under observation

Rear exhaust system is heavily corroded - OK at the moment

Fail 29 Apr 2016 177,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing uneven - needs to be kept under observation

Offside Rear tyre is wearing uneven - needs to be kept under observation

Rear exhaust system is heavily corroded - OK at the moment

Pass 9 May 2015 160,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front struts showing corrosion

slight play o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 2 May 2014 140,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 123,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 114,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 106,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 95,792 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 82,081 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 69,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,037 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre getting low

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 LVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

WA04 LVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is WA04 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA04 LVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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