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WA04 TVZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,198 mi
Last recorded174,198 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 174,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 168,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 161,431 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 161,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 155,444 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 155,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 145,351 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 145,351 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 136,143 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 136,104 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 123,455 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 123,455 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,379 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 111,379 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 95,011 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 81,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2009 81,792 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,579 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,349 miles

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 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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