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YD54 XTL

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,059 mi
Last recorded177,059 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 177,059 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 177,059 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 171,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 171,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 164,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded under drivers floor area ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 164,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint - outer - on lower wishbone / track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb fitted incorrectly) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded under drivers floor area ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 164,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 141,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from jump hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 141,607 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from jump hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 133,353 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 133,347 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded central & rear ,front to rear,both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,228 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 118,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,646 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in o/s and n/s rear suspension

Fail 12 Apr 2013 97,646 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in o/s and n/s rear suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,079 miles

both front wipers split on edges

handbrake has excess travel before operating

n/s/r tyre punctured

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 XTL 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 70.8%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

YD54 XTL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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