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YJ53 NPR

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 NPR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 140,316 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f lens has a sharp edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 139,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 129,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 116,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 116,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,864 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 100,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,544 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,544 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,155 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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YJ53 NPR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJ53 NPR, 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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YJ53 NPR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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