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YJ54 DNH

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,151 miles

hand brake travel

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight nick in offside front seatbelt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake discs are poor

Fail 24 Jul 2010 61,992 miles

All brake discs slightly rusty

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,992 miles

All brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,632 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,970 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 DNH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DNH, 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 YJ54 DNH registered?

YJ54 DNH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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