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WJ54 LWD

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 LWD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 130,491 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 116,014 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 116,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2014 104,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,039 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 98,039 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,480 miles

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Fail 23 Aug 2012 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,755 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2011 83,748 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,255 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Front tyres getting low

Rear brake disc's very worn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 78,255 miles

Rear brake disc's very worn

Front brake disc's worn

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,757 miles

both front tyres have been run underinflated ? outer edges of tyres worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,157 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside tread

Nearside Front 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 wiper blade split

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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WJ54 LWD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ54 LWD, 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 WJ54 LWD registered?

WJ54 LWD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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