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YD54 XSK

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 131,773 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r lower hub carrier bush dust cover deteriorated

o/s/r brake back plate missing

o/s/r chassis section corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 131,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r lower hub carrier bush dust cover deteriorated

o/s/r brake back plate missing

o/s/r chassis section corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 131,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake back plate missing

o/s/r chassis section corroded

n/s/r hub carrier lower bush dust cover deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 131,613 miles

Deterioration present exhaust system

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r hub carrier lower bush dust cover deteriorated

o/s/r brake back plate missing

o/s/r chassis section corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 131,445 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

Both rear top suspension arms corroded.

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear brake back plate missing.

Offside rear chassis corroded.

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 131,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just attained (17%)

Some deterioration exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r lower hub carrier bush dust cover deteriorated

o/s/r brake back plate missing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 131,170 miles

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r hub carrier lower bush dust cover deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2020 131,165 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r hub carrier lower bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r lower hub carrier bush dust cover split

Fail 9 Aug 2019 131,001 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r lower hub carrier bush dust cover split

Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,520 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Additional (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r hub carrier lower bush dust cover split

Fail 3 Aug 2018 130,513 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Additional (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r hub carrier lower bush dust cover split

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,499 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Some deterioration present exhaust rear silencer

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Additional (1.2.1b)

n/s/r hub carrier lower bush dust cover deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2017 129,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both parking brake lever return springs missing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Some deterioration present exhaust rear silencer

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Additional (1.2.1b)

n/s/r hub carrier lower bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,243 miles

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

all brake pipes greased in places

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 97,738 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake pipes greased

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shealed adrift on center exhaust

nearside rear tyre stepping innerside

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake pipes greased

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shealed adrift on center exhaust

nearside rear tyre stepping innerside

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,292 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,112 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,783 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,590 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 XSK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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