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VO54 YSJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,645 mi
Last recorded134,645 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 YSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 134,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 129,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 122,171 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 122,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f w/blade split

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 May 2013 113,769 miles

Driveshaft oil leak.

Headlamp beam image poor.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 28 May 2013 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Driveshaft oil leak.

Headlamp beam image poor.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,682 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 94,227 miles

N/S/R brake starting to bind.

Passenger seat belt starting to fray.

Fail 24 May 2011 94,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S/R brake starting to bind.

Passenger seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 22 May 2010 83,579 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Pass 26 May 2009 71,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,131 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VO54 YSJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO54 YSJ, 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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VO54 YSJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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