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WIL 9791

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 9791
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 84,225 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,894 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 79,012 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,856 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,854 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,810 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 60,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 57,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 57,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,210 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 51,210 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,115 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,447 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 50,447 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,977 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,279 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,415 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 34,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,885 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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WIL 9791 is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WIL 9791, 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 WIL 9791 registered?

WIL 9791 is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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