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YJ53 ONW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,644 mi
Last recorded49,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ONW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,978 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust weak/rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,473 miles

rear exhaust weak

uneven wear on the inside edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,549 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,416 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,870 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 20,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,185 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 ONW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ONW, 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 ONW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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