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YB53 BKN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,094 mi
Last recorded174,094 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2014 174,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 164,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 155,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 114,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 133,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 120,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 105,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YB53 BKN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YB53 BKN, 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 YB53 BKN registered?

YB53 BKN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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