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WX04 XPY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,344 mi
Last recorded173,344 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 XPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 173,344 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 159,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 147,614 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both o/s/r side lights came on after first test

front number plate in poor condition

knock in steering

n/s main beam started working after first test

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear brake disc,s rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2013 129,949 miles

front brake disc,s lipped

front number plate in poor condition,but not likely to be misread

rear brake disc,s rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2013 129,949 miles

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

front brake disc,s lipped

front number plate in poor condition,but not likely to be misread

rear brake disc,s rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 110,316 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2012 109,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2011 96,542 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 96,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 78,198 miles

Both front wiper blades have small splits.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,298 miles

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

both front tyres on limit on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,298 miles

both front tyres on limit on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,461 miles

o/s/r seat back not securing correctly

Pass 11 May 2007 49,624 miles

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

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

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 XPY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

WX04 XPY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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