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WA54 DDN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 DDN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,361 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 105,279 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,243 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 95,243 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall starting to seperate

Pass 15 Dec 2014 89,649 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,853 miles

n.s front tyre 1.6mm on limit and wearing smooth on edges

o.s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,335 miles

o.s rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,991 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,009 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 32,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,100 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 23,100 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r handbrake cable mount insecure

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WA54 DDN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDN, 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 WA54 DDN registered?

WA54 DDN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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