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WA04 YMU

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,193 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,007 miles

tailpipe deteriating

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,301 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,019 miles

small stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,185 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 61,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,847 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 YMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

WA04 YMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is WA04 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA04 YMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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