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YJ04 RFF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 RFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 147,230 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2014 147,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 132,930 miles

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 120,409 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 120,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 115,641 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn resulting in play

both rear upper suspension bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,930 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2008 82,481 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,545 miles

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

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

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 RFF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

YJ04 RFF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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