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WX54 TLO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 TLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,413 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak coming from upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,397 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,203 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,284 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,499 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box deterioting

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,533 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,624 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 58,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,095 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 TLO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 WX54 TLO, 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 21 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 TLO registered?

WX54 TLO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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