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YD54 HTJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,946 mi
Last recorded159,946 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 HTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 159,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 142,755 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 123,831 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 104,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 104,175 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 84,331 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 85,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,091 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 HTJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc 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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

YD54 HTJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2004.

Is YD54 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD54 HTJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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