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VU54 YKW

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 85,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,573 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,387 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 72,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,021 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 YKW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU54 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

VU54 YKW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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