MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlamp going dull
freeplay at handbrake lever travel
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
freeplay at handbrake lever travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both headlight outer lenses deteriorated
Offside Rear brake disc face heavily corroded
wear in engine mountings
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear brake disc face heavily corroded
wear in engine mountings
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
offside front brake pads deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear markers
both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge
slight play at offside rear bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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WV04 UMZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?
WV04 UMZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.
Is WV04 UMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for WV04 UMZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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