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WK54 BZY

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,097 mi
Last recorded153,097 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 BZY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 153,097 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 149,287 miles

EML on

little reserve travel on park brake

Fail 3 Mar 2017 149,285 miles

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

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

EML on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,671 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both front subframe rear bushes have play up and down (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 141,671 miles

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both front subframe rear bushes have play up and down (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,270 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,747 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 111,673 miles

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

offside front tyre showing wear

Fail 21 Feb 2012 111,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

offside front tyre showing wear

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,496 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brakes showing wear and slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2011 100,494 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brakes showing wear and slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2009 82,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,793 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,875 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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WK54 BZY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK54 BZY, 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 WK54 BZY registered?

WK54 BZY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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