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WA04 YLM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,847 mi
Last recorded181,847 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YLM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 181,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 180,339 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 177,130 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted (7.1.2)

o/s/f abs ring rusted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 177,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted (7.1.2)

o/s/f abs ring rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 172,258 miles

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

Offside Front rack arm play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 172,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Front rack arm play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 158,946 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 148,237 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 137,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 125,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 114,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,411 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,002 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WA04 YLM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA04 YLM, 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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WA04 YLM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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