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WA04 LWJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,893 mi
Last recorded186,893 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 LWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 186,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2023 183,193 miles

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2023 183,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2022 178,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres tread lifting out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2021 174,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres tread starting to lift out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres tread starting to lift out of shape

Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 160,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 155,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 148,675 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,751 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 135,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front pipe to catalytic converter section,is very corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 124,587 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,360 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 106,360 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 50,294 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 50,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

WA04 LWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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