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AK54 YFM

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,461 mi
Last recorded98,461 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,461 miles

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

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 97,297 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,298 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 94,298 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 79,835 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 71,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,408 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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AK54 YFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK54 YFM, 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 AK54 YFM registered?

AK54 YFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is AK54 YFM safe to buy?

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