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YJ54 DBO

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,971 mi
Last recorded140,971 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 140,971 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 140,971 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 140,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,558 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 132,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,059 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 129,040 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,602 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,152 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,156 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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YJ54 DBO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ54 DBO, 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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YJ54 DBO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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