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YJ04 PWF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,880 mi
Last recorded138,880 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 PWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,880 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 138,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Engine management light is on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 132,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 126,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 116,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,559 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 110,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 105,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 68,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,795 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,504 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 PWF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PWF, 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 PWF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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