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WK04 EMF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,121 mi
Last recorded188,121 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 EMF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 188,121 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 159,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 159,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 140,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 140,802 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & splits in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 129,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 123,110 miles

slight play in both rear arm bushes

Fail 17 May 2016 123,105 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image on both head lights (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both rear arm bushes

Pass 5 May 2015 118,450 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 1 May 2014 113,166 miles

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2013 108,179 miles

rear brake in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2012 99,896 miles

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

both front tyres low on pressure and cracking

rear brake discs pitted

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 5 May 2011 92,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 85,634 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 80,104 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 72,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 53,515 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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WK04 EMF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WK04 EMF, 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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WK04 EMF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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