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YD54 XSL

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,576 mi
Last recorded107,576 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 XSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,740 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,069 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,346 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 89,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,121 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall and on tread

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside park brake showing lower reading than expected.

Rear exhaust silencer rusting.

Rear suspension area rusting.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside park brake showing lower reading than expected.

Rear exhaust silencer rusting.

Rear suspension area rusting.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,870 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,421 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition,handbrake n eeds adjustment

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,226 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,471 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,308 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres are becoming worn on the edges

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 XSL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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