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WA54 BYJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,363 mi
Last recorded155,363 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 BYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 155,363 miles

n/s track rod bent

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 155,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 135,423 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 135,399 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,732 miles

Nearside Rear cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light

exhaust outer casing corroded and sill covers

slight corrosion on coil springs

slight noise from near side front wheel bearing when wheel spinning

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

slight corrosion bottom of coil springs

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,908 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sills have plastic overcovers

exhaust rear box outer cover deterating

Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 92,424 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 73,478 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n.s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,473 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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WA54 BYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WA54 BYJ, 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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WA54 BYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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