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GF54 WCZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,213 mi
Last recorded142,213 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 142,213 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 130,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 103,485 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 103,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,248 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 92,201 miles

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

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

Both front tyres on legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE IMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

Fail 23 Nov 2007 66,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,754 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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GF54 WCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCZ, 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 GF54 WCZ registered?

GF54 WCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is GF54 WCZ safe to buy?

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