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EJ54 GWM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,608 mi
Last recorded180,608 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 GWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 180,608 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside park brake effort weaker than offside

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 180,608 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside park brake effort weaker than offside

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 166,670 miles

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

can just about see both front headlamp beam images

n/s/f tyre wearing around outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear around inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2016 166,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

can just about see both front headlamp beam images

n/s/f tyre wearing around outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear around inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2015 157,874 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 157,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 149,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 149,015 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 139,310 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 139,310 miles

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)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,012 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake perfomance low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 114,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,540 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,931 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 83,486 miles

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

n/s o/s front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,486 miles

n/s o/s front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,950 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 75,950 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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EJ54 GWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EJ54 GWM, 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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EJ54 GWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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