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DK54 WMX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,564 mi
Last recorded191,564 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 WMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 191,564 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise alignment to stop uneven wear to tyres

back box corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2016 191,518 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has splits in inner sidewall 225/45/17

advise alignment to stop uneven wear to tyres

back box corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 180,861 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 180,858 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 156,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 130,139 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 130,139 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,774 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,240 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

parking brake application uneaven

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DK54 WMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DK54 WMX, 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 DK54 WMX registered?

DK54 WMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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