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BD53 YAG

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,765 mi
Last recorded58,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,765 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,810 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 54,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 36,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,725 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,169 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but legible

N/S/R tyre has uneven wear to inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,614 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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BD53 YAG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BD53 YAG, 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 BD53 YAG registered?

BD53 YAG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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