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HJ54 WTM

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,258 mi
Last recorded90,258 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WTM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,258 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 84,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 66,397 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped and slightly worn

noticed engine rpm fluctuating and engine surging during inspection

rear brake discs rusry and slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jul 2011 66,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped and slightly worn

noticed engine rpm fluctuating and engine surging during inspection

rear brake discs rusry and slightly pitted

Pass 22 May 2010 53,270 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2010 53,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,695 miles

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

advise front wiper blade reaplacement

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 WTM 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 HJ54 WTM, 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 HJ54 WTM registered?

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

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