CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD54 XRW

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,044 mi
Last recorded216,044 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 XRW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 216,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust poor

Fail 10 Oct 2017 216,016 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both require polishing (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust poor

Pass 26 Sep 2016 200,074 miles

exhaust is poor

Fail 26 Sep 2016 200,074 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust is poor

Pass 9 Sep 2015 193,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 177,314 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

headlights poor condition

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 156,611 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 156,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 127,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,951 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 78,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,393 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,961 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,485 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD54 XRW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YD54 XRW?

You can check the full history of YD54 XRW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD54 XRW registered?

YD54 XRW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is YD54 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD54 XRW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD54 XRW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD54 XRW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.