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WK54 CBU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,826 mi
Last recorded155,826 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 CBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 155,826 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,609 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,014 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 131,890 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre low

screen chipped

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,855 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 122,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,816 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,956 miles

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

small chip on windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,956 miles

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

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

small chip on windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,769 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 89,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,645 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,906 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,862 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear - visual inspection of seat belts only!

Fail 28 Sep 2007 26,862 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear - visual inspection of seat belts only!

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 CBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

WK54 CBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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