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WX53 YOA

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

150,602 mi
Last recorded150,602 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 150,602 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 147,462 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front headlamps deteriorated slightly.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 143,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/Rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 135,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 122,818 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 109,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,548 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 11 Feb 2013 86,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 47,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,807 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 28,155 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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WX53 YOA 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 93.3%.

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 YOA, 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 WX53 YOA registered?

WX53 YOA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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