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HG54 WCN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,437 mi
Last recorded99,437 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 WCN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,199 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,198 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 64,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,832 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,005 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 WCN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCN, 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 HG54 WCN registered?

HG54 WCN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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