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HJ54 WTP

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,411 mi
Last recorded103,411 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WTP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2013 103,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 94,374 miles

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

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

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

slight mist of gear oil from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,374 miles

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

slight mist of gear oil from offside driveshaft seal

Fail 7 Nov 2012 94,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight mist of gear oil from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,718 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,126 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,384 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 WTP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ54 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ54 WTP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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