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YE04 TZS

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,787 mi
Last recorded146,787 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 TZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 146,787 miles

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

the exhaust very rusty

under tray fitted and engine has an oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 146,743 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective warning light on dash (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

the exhaust very rusty

under tray fitted and engine has an oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 139,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,858 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 123,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 115,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,391 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 71,954 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 71,954 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 56,708 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,999 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,806 miles

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

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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YE04 TZS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YE04 TZS, 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 YE04 TZS registered?

YE04 TZS is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is YE04 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE04 TZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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