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WX04 DSU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,574 mi
Last recorded154,574 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 DSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 144,706 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

driver to young for vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2020 140,094 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 140,052 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm outer bush in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 133,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 126,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 111,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on inner

door sill covers fitted

gearbox oil leak

item removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Fail 27 Feb 2017 111,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres worn on inner

door sill covers fitted

gearbox oil leak

item removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,207 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,905 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,124 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,732 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,467 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,856 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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WX04 DSU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WX04 DSU, 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 WX04 DSU registered?

WX04 DSU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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