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AY54 JYB

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,846 mi
Last recorded117,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 JYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 116,197 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 116,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,431 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 19 May 2017 106,729 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 99,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes slight play

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear brake pipes unions and ferrels corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 99,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps-adjusted (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes slight play

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear brake pipes unions and ferrels corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 94,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 81,729 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 77,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 77,018 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 62,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 41,603 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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AY54 JYB 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 81.3%.

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 AY54 JYB, 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 AY54 JYB registered?

AY54 JYB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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