MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both headlamps faded but still show a pattern
Rear exhaust and brackets corroded
Rear suspension and components corroded
Underneath of car corroded
Undertrays and engine covers fitted
Rear exhaust and brackets corroded
Rear suspension and components corroded
Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
both headlamps faded but still show a pattern
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear exhaust and brackets corroded
Rear suspension and components corroded
Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
both headlamps faded but still show a pattern
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT BRAKES JUDDERING SLIGHTLY
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE FRONT WING,BUMPER,AIR-BOX DAMAGED
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front abs driveshaft ring broken, abs light illuminated the goes out but does show fault light once vehicle driven
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FRONT BRAKES JUDDERING SLIGHTLY
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE FRONT WING,BUMPER,AIR-BOX DAMAGED
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front abs driveshaft ring broken, abs light illuminated the goes out but does show fault light once vehicle driven
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r hub, top bush has slight play
o/s/r hub, slight play inb top bush
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r hub, top bush has slight play
o/s/r hub, slight play inb top bush
F/N/S wiper slightly split.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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WA04 TVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2004.
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