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WX53 EWZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,378 mi
Last recorded142,378 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 142,378 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 30 May 2017 142,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2016 135,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 127,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 127,945 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 121,040 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 114,174 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2012 107,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 94,245 miles

osf mirror broken

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,878 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,496 miles

(1) o/s/rear tyre down to 2 m/m tread depth.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,997 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WX53 EWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX53 EWZ, 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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WX53 EWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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