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WL54 OBY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,283 mi
Last recorded83,283 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 OBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,283 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 83,273 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens fogged unable to see correct beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall excessively cracked exposing plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall excessively cracked exposing plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,827 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers from the cat back perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Also bulb seems dimmer and very slight flickering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,883 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,043 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

items removed from view prior to test

plastic engine, sills and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,154 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight play detected in both front anti roll bars links.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,338 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,004 miles

ADVISE.. ALL 4 TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS AND WILL NEED REPLACING VERY SOON..

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,877 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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WL54 OBY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WL54 OBY, 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 WL54 OBY registered?

WL54 OBY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WL54 OBY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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