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WN04 XDB

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,932 mi
Last recorded142,932 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 XDB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 142,932 miles

aux belt noisy

front tyres close to limit

Fail 9 Sep 2017 142,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

3x tyres worn close to limit

noise belt area

slight knock in steering

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 131,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light inop

Fail 14 Jul 2015 131,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light inop

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,483 miles

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

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

hand brake return springs o/s and n/s corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2014 121,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

hand brake return springs o/s and n/s corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,628 miles

rear bushes on front subframe split.

rear silencer rusty.

wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,275 miles

headlamps getting dim.

rear silencer rusty.

wear in rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,339 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 87,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,175 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,081 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 53,081 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,687 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)

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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WN04 XDB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WN04 XDB, 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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WN04 XDB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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