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YD54 HSA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,268 mi
Last recorded177,268 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 HSA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 177,268 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 164,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 147,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 129,989 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 129,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 111,139 miles

Both rear and offside and offside front tyres edges worn

Condensation in nearside front indicator lamp

Nearside front tyre assymetric treads (one out of four only)

Offside wiper split at end

Some front brakes imballance

Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling

W/screen chipped

Fail 8 Oct 2009 111,139 miles

Both rear and offside and offside front tyres edges worn

Condensation in nearside front indicator lamp

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre assymetric treads (one out of four only)

Offside wiper split at end

Some front brakes imballance

Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling

W/screen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,854 miles

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

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 HSA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HSA, 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 YD54 HSA registered?

YD54 HSA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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