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WA54 DFU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,700 mi
Last recorded120,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 DFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,700 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 120,700 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 116,193 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 116,168 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 111,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 106,298 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 106,290 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 98,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,769 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,431 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,612 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,463 miles

advise both front wiper rubbers splitting

advise off side rear upper suspension bush-joint some movement

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,852 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 55,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,983 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,750 miles

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

Front wiperblades split

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall, not deep enough to expose chords

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,681 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 DFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

WA54 DFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is WA54 DFU safe to buy?

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