MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear heavy corrosion on rear of vehicle on chassis/subframe
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure ex corrosion on rear box falling off parts of exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear heavy corrosion on rear of vehicle on chassis/subframe
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
eml light on
exhaust backbox corroded
rear middle seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
eml light on
exhaust backbox corroded
rear middle seat belt buckle cover missing
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust section deteriating
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlights slightly faded.
center rear seatbelt stalk damaged.
exhaust tail box badly corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlights slightly faded.
center rear seatbelt stalk damaged.
exhaust tail box badly corroded.
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
very small split in nearside front wiper blade
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
drivers wiper blade slightly smeery
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WX04 VNS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?
WX04 VNS is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2004.
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