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WP54 XWR

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,674 mi
Last recorded157,674 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 157,674 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front lower gear box steady deteriorated

nearside head light deteriorated

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 153,334 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,064 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 149,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,587 miles

sill covers fitted

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

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

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

child seat fitted

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,734 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management indicator illuminated

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

Front transmission mounting bush worn out/partially missing

Inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread bare

Inner edge of offside rear tyre tread bare

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

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

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 139,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management indicator illuminated

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

Front transmission mounting bush worn out/partially missing

Inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread bare

Inner edge of offside rear tyre tread bare

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

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

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 129,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 109,929 miles

Rear exhaust back box cover is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 98,204 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 65,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,323 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)

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 XWR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WP54 XWR, 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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WP54 XWR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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