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WA54 KZJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,396 mi
Last recorded150,396 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 KZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 150,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 150,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,808 miles

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear door has slight damage

Offside Front windscreen washer jet in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 145,881 miles

Central Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Central Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front tyre low tread edges

handbrake lever travel long

Fail 29 Jan 2018 145,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Central Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall starting to split

Offside Front tyre low tread edges

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 23 Feb 2017 139,892 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,082 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 120,490 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,574 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 111,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,312 miles

noise from engine aux drive belt area

Fail 3 Dec 2012 104,312 miles

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

noise from engine aux drive belt area

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,268 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,483 miles

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

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

front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,261 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,669 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,585 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 KZJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WA54 KZJ, 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 KZJ registered?

WA54 KZJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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