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YD54 GKY

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

232,743 mi
Last recorded232,743 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 GKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 232,743 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

N/S door mirror glass missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 216,921 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 196,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has slight deteriation to sidewalls.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 180,628 miles

engine light on

esp light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 171,067 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 170,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 160,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 154,289 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges also nearside rear tyre on 2mm 225/45W17XL

Fail 13 Feb 2009 154,289 miles

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

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges also nearside rear tyre on 2mm 225/45W17XL

Pass 15 Feb 2008 129,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 109,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slight deterioration

nearside rear lamp lens slight damage

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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YD54 GKY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YD54 GKY, 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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YD54 GKY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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