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WJ54 LWR

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,688 mi
Last recorded168,688 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 LWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 168,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 114,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,733 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 70,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 58,127 miles

Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

os mirror damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,127 miles

Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

os mirror damaged

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 LWR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ54 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

WJ54 LWR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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