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WO04 USU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,060 mi
Last recorded159,060 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 USU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 159,060 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 159,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 150,739 miles

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 18 Mar 2013 141,533 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 141,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 113,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 102,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,361 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 95,349 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,453 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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WO04 USU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WO04 USU, 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 WO04 USU registered?

WO04 USU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is WO04 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO04 USU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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