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YD54 XTO

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,616 mi
Last recorded139,616 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 XTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,616 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 128,314 miles

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

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 4 May 2016 121,851 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 121,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 109,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 103,905 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 103,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,289 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,289 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,430 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,430 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,207 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 44,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,815 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 XTO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XTO, 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 XTO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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