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YD54 XSY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,457 mi
Last recorded155,457 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 XSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 155,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 155,457 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 151,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r

sills covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 146,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 146,770 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 146,535 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

both rear shockers very bouncy

Pass 10 Oct 2013 138,849 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 131,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 123,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,626 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,056 miles

rear discs inpoor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,967 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

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YD54 XSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

YD54 XSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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