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YO53 ONJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,159 mi
Last recorded83,159 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 ONJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 83,159 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 83,159 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 74,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,915 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,403 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 62,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,482 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,907 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 55,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2013 50,150 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 46,391 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,297 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 45,297 miles

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 7 Feb 2011 40,547 miles

Both rear axle front bushes slightly worn

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,312 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,595 miles

Both rear tyre close to limits

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,351 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 12,883 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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YO53 ONJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YO53 ONJ, 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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YO53 ONJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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