MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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.
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)
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)
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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?
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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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WA04 WAU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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