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HJ54 YFL

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,352 mi
Last recorded157,352 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 157,352 miles

Offside Rear and both front tyres are worn on the edges......

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 133,626 miles

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 133,626 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,598 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 109,598 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,119 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,454 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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HJ54 YFL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ54 YFL, 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 HJ54 YFL registered?

HJ54 YFL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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