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YD04 TYZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,009 mi
Last recorded185,009 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 TYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 185,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 174,424 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 174,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 164,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 154,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 154,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 142,121 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 134,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low and discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2011 134,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,640 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in steering column

slight movement in both rear trailing arm front bushes

start of corrosion subframe

travel on handbrake

Fail 11 Sep 2010 116,602 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in steering column

slight movement in both rear trailing arm front bushes

start of corrosion subframe

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,427 miles

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

advise on front brake discs condition

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 511,164 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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YD04 TYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YD04 TYZ, 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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YD04 TYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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