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CU04 YPV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,769 mi
Last recorded141,769 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 141,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,336 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,039 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 119,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,777 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,488 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 70,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,966 miles

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

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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CU04 YPV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU04 YPV, 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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CU04 YPV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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