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YA04 GYD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,074 mi
Last recorded111,074 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 GYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,074 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke when engine speed increased.turbo noisey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,562 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes outer plastic casing bulging

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear top rose bush worn

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear top rose bush worn

Fail 17 Oct 2018 108,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear top rose bush worn

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear top rose bush worn

both front to rear steel brake pipes plastic outer casing bulging

Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,973 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

eml light on

rear hand brake only just meets requirements

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,593 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

misfire on engine

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,561 miles

All brake disc surfaces corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,561 miles

All brake disc surfaces corroded

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,643 miles

Advice on condition of rear brake discs.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,928 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,779 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 24,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,816 miles

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

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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YA04 GYD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA04 GYD, 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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YA04 GYD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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