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WU04 JEJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,828 mi
Last recorded199,828 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 JEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 199,828 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 189,500 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 177,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 168,251 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)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 168,251 miles

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 156,468 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 156,466 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 146,421 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 137,525 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 122,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,095 miles

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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WU04 JEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU04 JEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU04 JEJ registered?

WU04 JEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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