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WK54 BZU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,440 mi
Last recorded102,440 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 BZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,440 miles

Deterioration to the rear exhaust unit

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper Arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 102,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Deterioration to the rear exhaust unit

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper Arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,243 miles

corrosion in both sides rear upper suspension arms.

slight deterioration in both headlamp lenses.

slight deterioration in rear exhaust system.

slight deterioration in tow bar.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,248 miles

slight deterioration on both head lamp lens

Fail 5 Oct 2015 92,248 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,087 miles

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

deterioration in rear exhaust and support brackets

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,528 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Oct 2011 69,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,347 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,260 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)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,716 miles

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

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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WK54 BZU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK54 BZU, 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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WK54 BZU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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