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WN54 MOU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,271 mi
Last recorded183,271 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 MOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 183,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 183,271 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 179,267 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 174,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear top suspension arm outer bushes. (hub bushes). (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges.

both rear tyre valves perishing.

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 174,713 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear top suspension arm outer bushes. (hub bushes). (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges.

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 166,902 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 166,902 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 159,818 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 159,818 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 152,408 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 144,352 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 144,352 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 129,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 120,219 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not showing cords

Engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2009 108,074 miles

Both rear tyres have slight high spots.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 108,074 miles

Both rear tyres have slight high spots.

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 108,021 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 108,021 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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WN54 MOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WN54 MOU, 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 WN54 MOU registered?

WN54 MOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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