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WX04 VNS

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,369 mi
Last recorded150,369 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 VNS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,369 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 150,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,532 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 141,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,050 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 134,010 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,668 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,519 miles

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.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slightly faded.

center rear seatbelt stalk damaged.

exhaust tail box badly corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,535 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2013 92,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,041 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,769 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 64,369 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,409 miles

very small split in nearside front wiper blade

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,070 miles

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

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 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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