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WV04 ULY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,402 mi
Last recorded100,402 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 ULY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,402 miles

headlights discoloured slight play rear suspension arm bush

Pass 11 Feb 2017 92,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 84,290 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 84,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged position ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 77,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,209 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,856 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 64,856 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,643 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,012 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,365 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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WV04 ULY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV04 ULY, 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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WV04 ULY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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