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WA04 YON

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,538 mi
Last recorded197,538 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YON
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 197,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 190,651 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 184,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 175,868 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 169,461 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 165,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 159,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 151,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 145,339 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 137,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,164 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 106,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge [close to cords/plys]

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 89,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,072 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 43,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,240 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 29,240 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 15,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,994 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 YON is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YON, 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 YON registered?

WA04 YON is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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