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HD04 YRK

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 YRK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,345 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,565 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,651 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake hose and handbrake cable brackets slightly insecure.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 68,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake hose and handbrake cable brackets slightly insecure.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,852 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel close to the legal limit.

the underside of vehicle very wet. (rainy day)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,222 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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HD04 YRK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HD04 YRK, 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 HD04 YRK registered?

HD04 YRK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for HD04 YRK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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