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FV04 YRY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YRY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 139,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 139,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,806 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking a little

Fail 28 Nov 2017 123,805 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking a little

Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,659 miles

corrosion present to outer sills

Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,656 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush to body (2.4.G.2)

corrosion present to outer sills

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,777 miles

both headlight lens

exhaust & fuel lines

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,361 miles

front tyres...............

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,284 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 102,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,652 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,455 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 75,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,034 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 68,034 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 39,780 miles

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

wiper blades slightly split

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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FV04 YRY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV04 YRY, 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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FV04 YRY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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