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HJ54 YFK

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,040 mi
Last recorded95,040 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 95,040 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE STEPPED TREAD ON INNER EDGES

CRACKS IN TREAD OF NSR TYRE

OS HEADLIGHT BEAM POOR

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP INSECURE

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH SIDES, FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,015 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 23 Oct 2015 95,013 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,665 miles

front tyres worn low

fuel cap flap will not open un-aided

headlights of different intensity & ns headlight flickers

play to nsr hub

rear silencer & exhaust system in general corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,663 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn low

fuel cap flap will not open un-aided

play to nsr hub

rear silencer & exhaust system in general corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,384 miles

corrosion to both o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferals

corrosion to o/s/f outer cv joint

n/s/f headlight dipbeam flickers

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,473 miles

headlights flickering when engine running

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,864 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,864 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 77,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HJ54 YFK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ54 YFK, 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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HJ54 YFK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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