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WN54 MLZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,757 mi
Last recorded137,757 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 MLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 137,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 127,742 miles

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 6 Jun 2016 113,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 27 May 2015 97,935 miles

EML displayed

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 May 2015 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML displayed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2014 79,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 21 May 2013 76,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 73,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 70,928 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 May 2010 67,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 65,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 63,489 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WN54 MLZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WN54 MLZ, 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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WN54 MLZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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