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YO53 RLV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,227 mi
Last recorded146,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 146,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 146,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,582 miles

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

body work slightly damage

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

o/s/r tyre 2mm (225/45/17)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 119,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

body work slightly damage

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

o/s/r tyre 2mm (225/45/17)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 111,072 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 111,072 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,305 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,189 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 90,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,121 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 80,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 70,490 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 70,490 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,152 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 RLV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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