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YA04 GYU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,729 mi
Last recorded134,729 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 GYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 134,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under floor near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front sub frame both rear bushes have some play and bonding failing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 129,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,748 miles

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

front sub frame both rear bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,640 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,035 miles

Offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,054 miles

Offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,243 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens discoloured. just passed beam test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens discoloured. just passed beam test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Jul 2010 65,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,104 miles

Rear 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 GYU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YA04 GYU, 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 YA04 GYU registered?

YA04 GYU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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