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WP54 RXW

2005 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,441 mi
Last recorded180,441 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 180,441 miles

Front o/s & n/s head light lences starting to discolour

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Rear o/s & n/s/r upper suspension arms slight play in the bushes

Rear rear brake discs starting to corrode on braking faces

Rear rear brake pads looking low

engine management light on

smoke test too low to detect

Pass 17 Jun 2016 174,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 174,241 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 166,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 154,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2014 154,832 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2012 137,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 125,664 miles

Lower engine bay cover fitted

Nearside 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)

Offside rear tyre low in pressure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,292 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 116,292 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 109,215 miles

adv o/s rear tyre inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Feb 2009 106,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,019 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,596 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 100,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

E.M.L light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers poor clearing

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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WP54 RXW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 WP54 RXW, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP54 RXW registered?

WP54 RXW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is WP54 RXW safe to buy?

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