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WV54 GXB

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,559 mi
Last recorded125,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 GXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 118,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,112 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,140 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 80,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,673 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,346 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 41,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,882 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,927 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 GXB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

WV54 GXB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WV54 GXB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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