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WN04 XEW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,037 mi
Last recorded59,037 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 XEW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,037 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 59,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,488 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,933 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,059 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 37,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,291 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,012 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

temp mirror glass on n/s

Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,566 miles

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,566 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

parking brake cables slight corrosion

rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,847 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing more on edges

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 XEW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XEW, 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 WN04 XEW registered?

WN04 XEW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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