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WU53 FSC

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,796 mi
Last recorded123,796 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 FSC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,796 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 123,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 123,036 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 123,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 122,454 miles

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 19 Oct 2019 120,928 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 120,831 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 20,235 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 20,235 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,854 miles

Nearside Front niall in front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,853 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 15 Oct 2014 102,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,178 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 98,170 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,469 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,778 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,191 miles

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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WU53 FSC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WU53 FSC, 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

How do I check the history of WU53 FSC?

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What year was WU53 FSC registered?

WU53 FSC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is WU53 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 FSC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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