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YO04 ULZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

189,455 mi
Last recorded189,455 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 ULZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 189,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 184,653 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 180,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 175,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 169,908 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 164,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 159,089 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 152,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 145,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 126,656 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 102,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,203 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 91,203 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,923 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,807 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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YO04 ULZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YO04 ULZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YO04 ULZ registered?

YO04 ULZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 August 2004.

Is YO04 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO04 ULZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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