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EY04 DHV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,499 mi
Last recorded109,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 DHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 109,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust skin corroded

high level stop lamp missing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,592 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

N/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,907 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 74,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,788 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 66,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,665 miles

N/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE/ BRAKELINE BRACKET SECURING BOLT LOOSE ON TO TRAILING ARM

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,264 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 53,264 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,480 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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EY04 DHV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 EY04 DHV, 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 EY04 DHV registered?

EY04 DHV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 August 2004.

Is EY04 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY04 DHV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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