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WA04 WAU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,862 mi
Last recorded166,862 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 WAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 166,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 166,859 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 166,764 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 158,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight run out on all discs,all corroded due to being stood up.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 149,097 miles

OSR tyre badly stepped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 131,724 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,530 miles

Engine light displayed.

Front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Slight free play felt at the steering wheel.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 106,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,559 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,559 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,358 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,824 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WAU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

WA04 WAU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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