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YE54 FGG

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,282 mi
Last recorded161,282 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 161,282 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

sill protectors fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 161,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

sill protectors fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 156,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill protectors fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 153,590 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 153,585 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 148,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,914 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,376 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 124,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,057 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,509 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,107 miles

front tyres nearing limits on edges, slighty scrubbing off

nsr tyre profile slightly lumpy

Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,107 miles

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

front tyres nearing limits on edges, slighty scrubbing off

nsr tyre profile slightly lumpy

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,772 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 54,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,749 miles

front number plate poor.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,440 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,929 miles

front number plate disstorted

front pads look half worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,238 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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YE54 FGG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE54 FGG, 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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YE54 FGG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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