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WM04 LSF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,670 mi
Last recorded168,670 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 LSF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 168,670 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 164,236 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 157,914 miles

nsf coil spring corroded

nsr coil spring corroded

nsr number plate bulb inop

nsr upper arm bush perished

osf coil spring corroded

osr coil spring corroded

osr upper arm bush perished

Pass 12 Oct 2018 149,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 139,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads getting low. Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Transmission torque reaction member bush worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster wiring rubbing against flexible brake hose.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)

Oil leakage from aircon pipe.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 130,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalance reading of 71% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster wiring rubbing against flexible brake hose.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)

Oil leakage from aircon pipe.

Power steering pipe insecure along front subframe.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 119,743 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 119,743 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust silencer outer skin rusted badly

Pass 12 Sep 2012 112,089 miles

Sill covers fitted OS & NS outer unable to fully test outer sills

Fail 7 Sep 2012 112,089 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Sill covers fitted OS & NS outer unable to fully test outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2011 108,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,968 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 98,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,545 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,342 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 95,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,348 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 73,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WM04 LSF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM04 LSF, 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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WM04 LSF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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