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GN54 WFM

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,599 mi
Last recorded160,599 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 WFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 160,599 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 160,598 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced front lamps dull (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 156,728 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 156,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 153,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 148,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 143,528 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 135,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 113,553 miles

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

both rear brake disc's deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2012 113,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear brake disc's deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 103,246 miles

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

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 12 Jul 2011 103,242 miles

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

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

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,874 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 47,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GN54 WFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GN54 WFM, 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 GN54 WFM registered?

GN54 WFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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