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YJ04 PHU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,125 mi
Last recorded152,125 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 PHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 152,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,394 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 150,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 147,571 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 147,530 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 144,660 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 144,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 139,187 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 139,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 131,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 131,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 119,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 96,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 90,148 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 79,970 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2010 79,970 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,415 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,415 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 43,563 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,563 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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YJ04 PHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ04 PHU, 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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YJ04 PHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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