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WX54 ERY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,504 mi
Last recorded183,504 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 ERY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2015 183,504 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage cooler pipes (under side of vehicle) (6.1.C.1)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt missing from every wheel (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven parking brake (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

noise from rear inboard shoes

oil leak

play in inner tie rod joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil cooler / power steering pipe (under side of vehicle) unsatisfactory repair (loose and cabled tie on)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 169,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

tested in wet conditions

Fail 20 Nov 2014 169,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/r tyre worn along inner edge.

O/s/f indicator lense damaged/condensation in lamp.

Securing device for o/s/f brake hose missing.

Split in n/s/r tyre, under required limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 157,746 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn 3mm

Fail 24 Sep 2013 157,743 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2012 146,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 134,534 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)

oil cooler pipews corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,068 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 101,387 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 101,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,580 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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WX54 ERY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

WX54 ERY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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