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YJ04 PHY

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,040 mi
Last recorded204,040 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 PHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 204,040 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 204,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CENTER AND REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKINS SPLIT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 183,972 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 183,972 miles

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

FRONT LOWER ENGINE/ GEAR BOX MOUNTING WORN.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 165,729 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 165,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 139,194 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 117,568 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 PHY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PHY, 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 YJ04 PHY registered?

YJ04 PHY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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