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HG54 WCC

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,352 mi
Last recorded118,352 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 WCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s body work damaged,,

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration, light outputs slightly reduced

parking brake performance 18%, MOT pass mark 16%

pipe corroded, o/s/f of vehicle

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

windscreen, stone chip

Fail 27 Feb 2023 118,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend attention (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s body work damaged,,

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration, light outputs slightly reduced

parking brake performance 18%, MOT pass mark 16%

pipe corroded, o/s/f of vehicle

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and light intensities slightly reduced

rear exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear wiper rubber deteriorated too excess

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip

Fail 11 Jan 2022 115,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and light intensities slightly reduced

rear exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear wiper rubber deteriorated too excess

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,801 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

screen chipped

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

screen chipped

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,297 miles

window screen chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 53,255 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 53,255 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc damaged on the inner face by excessive wear on pad

Pass 9 May 2013 43,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,988 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,472 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,613 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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HG54 WCC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG54 WCC, 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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HG54 WCC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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