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WH04 UGC

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,771 mi
Last recorded93,771 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,570 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,568 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,374 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,032 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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WH04 UGC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WH04 UGC, 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 WH04 UGC registered?

WH04 UGC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is WH04 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH04 UGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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