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YD54 HSJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,558 mi
Last recorded184,558 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 HSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2016 184,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear lower arm outer bushes have slight play

brake warning light on

e m l illuminated

headlights going opaque

rear silencer outer shell corroded

traction control light illuminated

Fail 3 Feb 2016 182,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2015 170,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

eml light on

nearside front tyre low pressure

Fail 7 Jan 2015 170,004 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

eml light on

nearside front tyre very low pressure inflated before test

Fail 12 Nov 2014 167,281 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 163,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 161,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 127,214 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 109,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,728 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 88,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,128 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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YD54 HSJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD54 HSJ, 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 HSJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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