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YJ04 PWK

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,203 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

hand brake travel near limit

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,598 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front h/lamp lenses fading

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 92,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front h/lamp lenses fading

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear h/brake low effort

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,862 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front f/ num plate peeling

Front h/lamp lenses fading

Rear brake discs corroded/worn

Rear coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel line corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil springs corroded

Front f/ num plate peeling

Front h/lamp lenses fading

Rear brake discs corroded/worn

Rear coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel line corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,997 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,572 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,627 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 PWK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ04 PWK, 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 PWK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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