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YR04 KAE

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 KAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 126,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 126,800 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,534 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 116,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,079 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,547 miles

Rear discs pitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,882 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,697 miles

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

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

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,604 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 60,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,303 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 3 Apr 2007 35,781 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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YR04 KAE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR04 KAE, 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 YR04 KAE registered?

YR04 KAE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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