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WK54 HVY

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,617 mi
Last recorded203,617 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 HVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 203,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 196,571 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 190,330 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 181,684 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 181,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 177,272 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 173,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 165,133 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 165,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 150,582 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 150,582 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 128,338 miles

temp repair to nsf bumper and fog lamp

Fail 8 Feb 2010 128,338 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 number plate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2009 101,138 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,633 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
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WK54 HVY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 HVY, 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 21 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 HVY registered?

WK54 HVY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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