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WX04 NXG

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,796 mi
Last recorded139,796 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 NXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 139,796 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 139,759 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 120,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 130,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,386 miles

M.I.L Light on

Oil leak

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

exhaust centre heatshield insecure

rear brake disks worn

slight play both rear hubs

Fail 15 Aug 2011 117,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

M.I.L Light on

Oil leak

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

exhaust centre heatshield insecure

rear brake disks worn

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 17 Aug 2010 105,117 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 105,117 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,965 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,400 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,405 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,935 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 NXG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXG, 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 NXG registered?

WX04 NXG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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