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YP54 UFW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,832 mi
Last recorded137,832 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 UFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 137,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 125,021 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,661 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 102,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 102,223 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2011 84,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,318 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,321 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,079 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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YP54 UFW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP54 UFW, 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 YP54 UFW registered?

YP54 UFW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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