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WV54 HBH

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,968 mi
Last recorded107,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 HBH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,968 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 107,968 miles

Central Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,582 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,580 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Est 4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 79,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Est 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,849 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,848 miles

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

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,261 miles

rear exhaust box at top corroded down to 2nd skin not leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,806 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,167 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall damage

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,397 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,158 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,157 miles

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

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

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

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

covers over outer sills

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 HBH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WV54 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

WV54 HBH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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