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WN04 XFC

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,225 mi
Last recorded181,225 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 XFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 181,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 174,796 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 174,796 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 167,143 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 167,143 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 159,556 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 159,519 miles

Offside Front Drag link end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 148,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,843 miles

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

front subframe rearward facing bushes worn

offside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint worn

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,357 miles

nearside wiper blade split

small stone chip in zone "B" of windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside wiper blade split

small stone chip in zone "B" of windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,248 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,146 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Nearside wiper blade split

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

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 XFC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

WN04 XFC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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