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YJ04 SZY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

215,081 mi
Last recorded215,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 215,081 miles

Central Rear seatbelt anchor casing damaged advise attention

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner edge worn uneaven advise attention

Offside Rear Inner edge worn uneaven advise attention

Fail 11 Jun 2018 215,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear seatbelt anchor casing damaged advise attention

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner edge worn uneaven advise attention

Offside Rear Inner edge worn uneaven advise attention

Pass 2 Jun 2017 201,494 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 184,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coverd by under tray (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorating advise attention

Offside Front headlight lense deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine mountings weak

outer sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 17 Jun 2016 184,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coverd by under tray (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorating advise attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to cords exposed advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight lense deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine mountings weak

outer sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 21 May 2015 165,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 150,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,866 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 117,626 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,959 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,353 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,892 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SZY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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