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WX04 DVG

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,511 mi
Last recorded167,511 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 DVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 167,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 158,522 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

handbrake travel

strong advise deteriation to both front headlamps

Fail 25 Feb 2019 158,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

handbrake travel

strong advise deteriation to both front headlamps

Pass 19 Mar 2018 149,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlight images are dim

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 149,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlight images are dim

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 141,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 137,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear light lens damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

both rear inner wheel archs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 137,239 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear light lens damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

both rear inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front engine mount getting worn

Fail 11 Aug 2015 129,238 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front engine mount getting worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust poor

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,040 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,984 miles

Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,440 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 67,436 miles

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

Front brake pads 80% worn? Discs?

N/S/F drop link play.

New rear pads squeek on old discs

O/S/R tyre below 3mm / holiday?

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,970 miles

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,968 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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WX04 DVG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WX04 DVG, 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 WX04 DVG registered?

WX04 DVG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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