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YD04 TZC

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 TZC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,180 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,229 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust sylencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,700 miles

oil leak around engine

nearside front dust cover damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear silencer poor condition also center section corroded

slight movement in rear stub bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front seat belts fluffing

nearside rear lower arm outer bush slight play

offside front tyre worn more on edges

oil level very low

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar d bush

Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front seat belts fluffing

nearside rear lower arm outer bush slight play

offside front tyre worn more on edges

oil level very low

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar d bush

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,686 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn more inner edge & going out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,539 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,539 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,519 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,400 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 TZC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD04 TZC, 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 YD04 TZC registered?

YD04 TZC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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