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WP54 XXC

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,238 mi
Last recorded127,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 127,238 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 127,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% going dull (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,434 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,108 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2012 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,550 miles

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

front brake inspection required.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,533 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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WP54 XXC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

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

Is WP54 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 XXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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