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VU54 YKM

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,167 mi
Last recorded202,167 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 202,167 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 187,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 175,545 miles

All sub-frame bushes worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 167,116 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of uneven wear to centre

Pass 1 Sep 2015 157,840 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 153,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear top and bottom hub mounting bush

Pass 24 Sep 2014 153,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear top and bottom hub mounting bush

Pass 17 Sep 2013 144,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 144,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 139,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust system is deteriated.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 111,087 miles

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

o/s headlight manual up/down adjuster does not work aim is set using internal electric adjuster set to minimum n/s lamp is set to match

Fail 3 Sep 2010 111,087 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s headlight manual up/down adjuster does not work aim is set using internal electric adjuster set to minimum n/s lamp is set to match

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,198 miles

rear numberplate not 100% but legible when tested

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,662 miles

front numberplate not 100% but legible when tested

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,774 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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VU54 YKM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU54 YKM, 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 VU54 YKM registered?

VU54 YKM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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