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YD04 XPN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,440 mi
Last recorded137,440 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 137,440 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 122,097 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 21 Feb 2013 122,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,169 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,122 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 79,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,641 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YD04 XPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

YD04 XPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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