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WV54 GWZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 GWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,966 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 76,966 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,466 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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WV54 GWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV54 GWZ, 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 WV54 GWZ registered?

WV54 GWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WV54 GWZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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