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YN04 NMY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,621 mi
Last recorded103,621 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 NMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 103,621 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner & Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 103,621 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 102,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 102,941 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,216 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 98,946 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside floors & chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of the sills

Fail 13 Dec 2022 98,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside floors & chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of the sills

Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,330 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 90,330 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively font & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,073 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,835 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,118 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 65,089 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,763 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 47,763 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs surface rust

Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,795 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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YN04 NMY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN04 NMY, 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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YN04 NMY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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