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WX54 EPY

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,443 mi
Last recorded115,443 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 EPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,443 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2017 115,156 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,322 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 68,382 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,015 miles

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

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,015 miles

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

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

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

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

adv full in spection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,349 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,866 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,970 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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WX54 EPY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 WX54 EPY, 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 WX54 EPY registered?

WX54 EPY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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