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WV54 HCL

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,393 mi
Last recorded123,393 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 HCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 123,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 113,490 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 113 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 104,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,652 miles

front number plate cracked.

rear discs rusty.

rear trailing arm bushes split.

wiper blades noisy in operation.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,399 miles

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm(legal limit is 1.6mm)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 5 Sep 2007 77,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm(legal limit is 1.6mm)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

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 HCL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

WV54 HCL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WV54 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 HCL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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