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WV04 UMT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,114 mi
Last recorded171,114 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 UMT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 171,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 171,114 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 160,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 160,530 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 149,966 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 144,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 137,451 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 126,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 106,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,534 miles

Advise front plastic undertray & plastic sill covers

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UMT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV04 UMT, 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 WV04 UMT registered?

WV04 UMT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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