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WJ54 LWT

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,108 mi
Last recorded87,108 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 LWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,443 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 82,443 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges - raised tread section

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges - raised tread section

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,757 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges - raised tread section

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges - raised tread section

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,002 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

malfunction light on

Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,814 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

malfunction light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,394 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 54,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,523 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 32,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper split but still clearing the screen

Fail 15 Nov 2012 23,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper split but still clearing the screen

Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,491 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 13,491 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 7,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,105 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,119 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WJ54 LWT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WJ54 LWT, 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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WJ54 LWT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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