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SY04 AYZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,621 mi
Last recorded106,621 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 AYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 106,621 miles

both rear handbrake lever return springs missing

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 May 2018 106,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp (7.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear handbrake lever return springs missing

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2017 105,326 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear disc corrodid

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2017 105,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear disc corrodid

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2016 104,058 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 104,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure lining off pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure lining off pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2015 102,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2015 102,227 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2014 100,492 miles

chip offside windscreen

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2014 100,456 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip offside windscreen

engine management light on

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 98,285 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 96,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

offside return spring for handbrake lever missing

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 4 May 2012 96,270 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

offside return spring for handbrake lever missing

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2011 93,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 93,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 90,247 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 90,247 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 82,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in windscreen at offside

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,625 miles

windscreen scored at offside but not obstructing drivers view

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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SY04 AYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY04 AYZ, 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 SY04 AYZ registered?

SY04 AYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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