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WX53 YNY

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 129,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush hub mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush hub mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush hub mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush hub mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 124,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 121,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 118,637 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 118,637 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,630 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 108,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 101,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,936 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 90,493 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 83,884 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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WX53 YNY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WX53 YNY, 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 WX53 YNY registered?

WX53 YNY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for WX53 YNY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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