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HJ54 WTL

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,583 mi
Last recorded147,583 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WTL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 147,583 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 147,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 140,405 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 133,127 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2015 127,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,007 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,007 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,115 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 95,995 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,619 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,918 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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HJ54 WTL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ54 WTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ54 WTL registered?

HJ54 WTL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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