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WAL 151

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,383 mi
Last recorded98,383 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAL 151
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,418 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 96,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,858 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,126 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,514 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,212 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,232 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 48,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 43,332 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,254 miles

All Wheel Studs Corroded, Suspension,Springs,Cables,Linkages,Etc Dry & Require Lubrication.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WAL 151 is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WAL 151, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAL 151 registered?

WAL 151 is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is WAL 151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAL 151 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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