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GF54 WCK

2004 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,647 mi
Last recorded163,647 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 163,647 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking heavy oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s handbrake

o/s image

Pass 9 Dec 2019 162,905 miles

headlight lenses

power steering pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2019 162,905 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

headlight lenses

power steering pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,122 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 152,981 miles

brake warning light on

upper part back box

Fail 12 Dec 2017 152,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring snapped (3.4.2)

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

brake warning light on

n/s/r lower suspension arm bush

o/s/r suspension arm heavy corrosion

upper part back box

Pass 8 Dec 2016 147,694 miles

n/s rear number plate loose

play front lower engine mount

Fail 8 Dec 2016 147,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

n/s rear number plate loose

play front lower engine mount

Pass 4 Dec 2015 140,612 miles

both headlight images

Fail 4 Dec 2015 140,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and the o/s/ r (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both headlight images

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate on the limit

Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,704 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,763 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,814 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GF54 WCK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF54 WCK, 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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GF54 WCK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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