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YD54 XSZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,415 mi
Last recorded113,415 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 113,411 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,255 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,654 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,647 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,820 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 22 May 2017 73,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 31 May 2016 70,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 70,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,865 miles

Both rear tyres have slight un even wear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,865 miles

Both rear tyres have slight un even wear.

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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 Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 47,114 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,386 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,381 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,287 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,722 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,969 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 XSZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

YD54 XSZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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