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WN54 MSU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,263 mi
Last recorded171,263 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 MSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 171,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 156,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Anti Roll Bar "d" bushes worn causing slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 143,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 131,878 miles

centre and rear exhaust box outer casings corroding

lateral movement in front anti roll bar

n/s/r tyre cracked ans splitting on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low and perishing

o/s/r bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,865 miles

nearside and offside rear main trailing arm bushes slightly weak

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight up and down play in both rear wheels

Fail 14 Mar 2016 120,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear main trailing arm bushes slightly weak

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight up and down play in both rear wheels

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,083 miles

lateral play in nearside and offside front inner anti-roll bar D bushes

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes weak

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,791 miles

both headlight aim beam patterns slightly weak

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes weak

rear brake pads starting to wear slightly low

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight up and down play in both rear road wheels

Fail 28 Feb 2014 97,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both headlight aim beam patterns slightly weak

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes weak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and badly worn out of shape

offside front tyre badly worn/distorted on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

rear brake pads starting to wear slightly low

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight up and down play in both rear road wheels

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 84,803 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,705 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

washers partially blocked,still providing sufficiant water.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in screen

discs deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,949 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 47,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,784 miles

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 MSU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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