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YD54 XSH

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,478 mi
Last recorded116,478 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,478 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 116,477 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,656 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 90,219 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 90,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,457 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,392 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,414 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 30,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XSH 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 63.6%.

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 XSH, 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

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What year was YD54 XSH registered?

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

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